I was under the impression that only older adults got shingles,” says Mangini, who was 37 at the time. The rash spread, yet ...

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

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

Hives, also known as urticaria, are raised, itchy welts on your skin that occur due to an allergen. The reaction is ...

Applied topically, chamomile provides instant relief from the itching and discomfort associated with hives. It's a go-to ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a ...

Red spots on the skin can be caused by various factors, ranging from harmless to signs of underlying health issues. This ...

A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an evolutionary benefit.

Researchers Shed Light on How to Predict Which Skin Cancer Patients Are Most Likely to Respond to Immunotherapy Jan. 8, 2025 — An international team of UK and US scientists discovered that the ...

You can have a reaction to various foods, but it’s not always an allergy – the difference lies with your immune system.

Living with skin that’s prone to rosacea isn’t easy. Trying to pin down a trigger for your redness can be exhausting: It could be stress, extreme temperatures, spicy foods, fragrance ...

In another top story, results from the randomized BEACON trial revealed that adults with moderate to severe chronic spontaneous urticaria saw substantial reductions in tryptase as early as week 1 ...