Itching: what if you were affected by a processionary caterpillar?
Potentially dangerous to health, processionary caterpillars are the subject of a new HCSP opinion. THE ESSENTIAL The HCSP (High Council ...
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Itching: a skin bacteria could be involved, according to Harvard
A skin bacteria may be responsible for itching in inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis, according to a study ...
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Pancreatic cancer: this very common first sign should alert you
A patient was suffering from itching and her doctor eventually discovered that it was a symptom of pancreatic cancer. THE ...
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Bedbugs: how to recognize a bite?
Bedbug bites leave characteristic marks on the skin: small red lesions. They cause itching and can lead to allergic reactions. ...
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Eczema: 8 preconceived ideas about this common skin disease
Eczema is a very common skin disease which nevertheless carries many erroneous beliefs. Why Doctor takes stock of this skin ...
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Itching: Martine’s family in search of the mysterious jellyfish
Every weekend during the summer, Why Doctor offers you a series of medical stories based on clinical cases. This story ...
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Mosquito pimple: natural solutions to soothe itching
Here are different natural remedies to reduce the itching associated with mosquito pimples. THE ESSENTIAL Mosquito bites occur mainly in ...
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Mosquito bites: why do they itch so much?
As the summer holidays approach, mosquitoes are making a comeback, as are their bites. But why do they scratch so ...
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Her itching between her toes was actually skin cancer
A patient who suffered from intense itching between two toes had actually developed acral melanoma, a rare skin cancer. THE ...
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Itchy beard: 6 possible causes
Dry skin is one of the main factors responsible for itching in a beard. But other causes can also provoke ...
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Mosquito bites: why do they itch so much?
As the summer holidays approach, mosquitoes are making a comeback, as are their bites. But why do they scratch so ...
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Urticaria: 9 questions that itch us
© Getty ImagesWhat are the symptoms of hives?L'urticaria is defined by a set of symptoms that affect the skin, explains ...
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How to prevent a scar from becoming “hypertrophic”?
Hypertrophic scars are characterized by greater intensity and duration of healing. There are ways to prevent or cure them. THE ...
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Pain, itching: salvation in tick saliva?
Drugs developed from a protein, called "Votucalis", contained in the saliva of ticks would reduce itching and chronic pain, according ...
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Atopic dermatitis: a portable sensor measures itching
Researchers have just developed a flexible and portable sensor which, when placed in the palm of the hand, makes it ...
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Itching: How the Nervous and Immune Systems Cause It
A significant amount of CysLT2 receptors, present in certain neurons, would be linked to chronic incurable itching. This discovery could ...
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How does dry eye affect quality of life?
British researchers find that people with dry eye have more vision problems, difficulties at work and in their daily life. ...
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Eczema: why antihistamines are sometimes ineffective
Acute itching in patients with eczema does not always respond to antihistamines. The itch signals are transmitted to the brain ...
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We finally know why allergies cause itching
Substance P, a peptide released by our sensory neurons, is thought to be the cause of the chain reaction that ...
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Itching, superinfection, depression: the big comeback of bed bugs
Last year, 72,000 consultations with a general practitioner were linked to bed bugs.It has (again) become a public health problem ...
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Mosquitoes are coming back: how to relieve itchy bites?
With the return of sunny days, the mosquito has reappeared in mainland France, ready to bite us. How to relieve ...
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National Eczema Day: Facts about a common skin condition
On the occasion of National Eczema Day on Saturday June 13, Why Doctor takes stock of this skin disease and ...
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External hemorrhoids: what happens during a crisis?
Hemorrhoids are venous formations located around and inside the anus and rectum. There are therefore two types of hemorrhoids: external ...
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Hemorrhoids: when a crisis occurs, do not be afraid to consult!
If you suffer from a hemorrhoidal crisis, do not wait months before going to the doctor, you could miss a ...
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Patients with chronic itching are more prone to depression
According to this Swedish study, 14% of people with chronic itching are prone to depression, compared to 5.7% among people ...
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Itching, an alert that goes through the spinal cord
It is the neurons in the spinal cord that transmit the signals to the brain that trigger the itch. Researchers ...
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Researchers discover new treatment for chronic itching
New study sheds light on findings in relieving pruritus. A new drug called nalfurafine hydrochloride may be effective against several ...
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Saône-et-Loire: a wave of itching leads to the closure of an elementary school
Fifty of the 142 students of the school in Romenay, a town of 1,600 inhabitants in Saône-et-Loire, suffer from itching ...
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Urticaria: one in five people affected
VIDEO - In the world, between 15 and 20% of the population is or has been affected by urticaria. A ...
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Itching: researchers discover the “itchy” protein
American researchers have identified TRPV4 as a "key" protein in itching. A promising avenue for treating this symptom, and certain ...
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