There are many causes for an itchy bum at night, but if your symptoms persist through OTC treatment, it may be time to talk with a doctor. We all know how elusive the perfect night of sleep can be.

Quynh-Giao Sartor, MD, FAAD, is a dermatologist at Westlake Dermatology based in Houston, TX. Supriya Rastogi, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group. Brendan Camp, MD, ...

The scene: You collapse into your bed after an exhaustingly long day. Finally! But just as you’re about to be out, you feel your skin itching and have the urge to scratch. And maybe scratch some more, ...

You’re finally comfortable in bed, drifting peacefully toward sleep when suddenly—itch. You scratch. Another itch pops up. Before you know it, you’re wide awake and scratching like crazy, wondering if ...

Dry skin and inflammation can make an eczema rash itchy. Scratching may cause skin thickening, discoloration, and swelling and lead to infection and scarring. Various treatments and remedies can help ...