Itchy armpits are annoying, and they can also be pretty darn embarrassing. Because, really, who wants to be seen scratching at their underarms while out for coffee or in the supermarket checkout line?

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Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Dry skin can cause intense itching, especially in winter. Diabetes ...

Even after using lice treatments like shampoos or medications, you may still feel as if you have lice due to increased skin sensitivity or because the treatment wasn’t effective. Lice are tiny insects ...

I’m presenting a case report next week at a dermatology meeting that describes a happy ending to a 45-year-old problem, using a novel technique. It’s a case involving mysteriously itchy and miserable ...

A 42-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation of a severe rash that mostly affects his face, torso, and armpits, the latter of which is the most severely affected area.