Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

I turned 50 during the pandemic and, like most people, I put off all nonessential health care, including my shingles vaccine. Big mistake. When the telltale red bumps of shingles cropped up on my face ...

Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of ...

Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema. Signs may include inflamed skin, rash, itchiness and excessive dryness. It may also include bumps and swollen skin that may ooze. It ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

Breaking out in a rash after exposure to sunlight is not uncommon – here’s what you need to know about sun allergy.

The FDA just set the highest risk level—class 1—for the recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips amid concern that they contain ...

Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may ...

Perioral dermatitis is a rash that appears as clusters of inflamed skin and small raised bumps around the mouth and nose. The bumps may be red or flesh-colored, depending on your skin tone, the AAD ...

Cause. An allergic reaction of the nose and sinuses to an inhaled substance. The medical name for this is allergic rhinitis. The allergic substance is called an allergen. Most allergens float in the ...

THE cold weather can trigger a range of symptoms, with the most common being shivering. But if certain symptoms seem out of the ordinary when you step outside in winter, it could be you're ...