While on the couch, Amy Jardon, then 40, felt an intense itching sensation between her toes. After scratching did little to ease the feeling, she pulled her sock off and look at her foot. There was a ...
Winter doesn't just bring chill waves-and hot cocoa for everyone. For some unlucky souls, it means fingers and toes turning ...
COVID-19 has many commonly discussed symptoms, including coughing and fevers. Other less common symptoms include rashes, discoloration of the skin, and swelling of the toes. While still being ...
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that causes itchy, flaky skin between toes and on foot soles. You may also experience foul-smelling feet and changes in skin color depending on what type you have.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The most common symptoms of a coronavirus (COVID-19) infection are a dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath — but you should also check your skin for COVID toe, medical ...
An itch can feel like a burn, an electric shock, or a crawling sensation. It’s caused by stimulated nerve cells in the skin, which make you want to scratch the affected area. Share on Pinterest If ...
Next time you’re giving yourself a pedicure, consider looking beyond which shade of polish best compliments your favourite sandals. ‘While often overlooked, your toenails and feet play a huge role in ...
There’s nothing like a refreshing dip in the pool on a hot summer day. But sometimes, swimming in a pool can mysteriously shred your feet — an unpleasant phenomenon called “pool toe.” Here’s ...
A neuropathic itch is an itch that results from nervous system damage rather than issues with the skin. There are many causes of neuropathic itch, including stroke, diabetes, and shingles. Itches are ...
We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and there was no relief? Journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary ...
I remember it well: our dark winter of itch when the kids were small. It started with a note sent home—years before the pandemic—that my child had been exposed, not to a deadly virus but to lice.