Hives, also known as urticaria, are raised, itchy welts on your skin that occur due to an allergen. The reaction is uncomfortable, but it’s often not serious.

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Hives and eczema are two of the most common skin disorders. Hives, clinically known as ...

A sun rash is an immune system reaction to sunlight exposure that causes itchy bumps, raised patches, or blisters on your skin. Here’s why and how to find relief.

Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...

While you may be aware of more common outdoor allergies, you may not know that plenty of things in your home could be causing ...

A young woman with more than 40 allergies - including water - has to use a colour-coded spreadsheet to keep track of them all ...

A woman who is living with over 40 allergies, including water, has shared how she has to use a colour-coded spread sheet to ...

AN ALLERGY sufferer has revealed the list of 40 things that could KILL her and one of them makes her want to “scrape” her ...

An itchy rash can be frustrating, and scratching often feels like the only relief. However, new research confirms that giving ...

New allergies frequently pop up and their severities can change too – meaning Chloe has to keep track of them with a color-coded spreadsheet.