Swimmer’s itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the larvae of microscopic parasites that are found in both fresh and saltwater. These parasites commonly live in snails, which secrete larvae ...

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Itchy skin can stem from conditions like eczema and psoriasis, which cause skin ...

Spring allergy season is in full swing, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about a rare but serious “severe itching” side effect from popular allergy medications that has ...

WASHINGTON - The FDA has issued a warning about a rare but severe itching side effect linked to popular allergy medications. The affected medicines include well-known brands such as Zyrtec and Xyzal.

THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to-day life, it could be signalling something serious going on with your ...

People who regularly use the allergy medications Zyrtec or Xyzal may experience severe itching when they stop, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a new warning. Although the itching, called ...

Officials in coastal and lakeside municipalities in several parts of the country have issued alerts about “swimmer’s itch” in recent weeks, perhaps prompting a few would-be beachgoers to rethink their ...