Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research ...

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 uncomfortable, but it’s often not serious.

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

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

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.

Winters bring warm drinks and cosy layers, however, for those battling eczema, the winter season may not be pleasant. The ...

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

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

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...

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 ...

There are three types of heat rash, depending on severity: Miliaria rubra is uncomfortable and itchy. However, developing the rash isn’t usually enough to visit a doctor unless you have more ...