Itchy skin commonly occurs with polycythemia vera. Treatment may include medications, UV therapy, and lifestyle changes, such as applying moisturizer and avoiding triggers. One of the most common ...

Polycythemia vera is a slow growing blood cancer that happens in your bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones. It's usually caused by a gene mutation. Your bone marrow makes red blood cells ...

CATHERINE M. BROOME: Polycythemia vera is a blood disorder that is associated with an increase in production of the red blood cells. But white blood cells and platelets may also be affected.