Dear Doctors: I have Type 2 diabetes, and in the last year, I have had a problem with excessive itching of my feet. A nerve study showed I had good nerves to my feet, but there might be problems with ...

Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that damages the nervous system. Depending on the type, a person may feel a burning or itching sensation, numbness, or extreme sensitivity to touch or ...

Dry skin can cause intense itching, especially in winter. Diabetes can make your skin feel itchy by drying it out and damaging nerves. Thyroid disorders can cause itching due to hormone changes that ...

Itchy feet may be due to dry, irritated skin and conditions such as athlete’s foot, eczema, psoriasis, diabetic neuropathy, and chronic kidney and liver disease. Pregnancy and certain cancers can also ...

The Economic Survey of 2025-26 has flagged diabetes as an emerging health risk for the Indian population. Diabetes is India's top non-communicable disease challenge, with 90 million adults already ...

Itching and rashes often occur together. However, a person may experience itchy skin alone with dry skin, bug bites, some health conditions, or as a reaction to certain medications. The causes of skin ...