Cruelest of all are the people who tell you not to scratch. They have a point, I admit. Scratching spurs cells in your immune ...

A DISEASE first reported in Ancient Greek and Egyptian times is making a comeback, doctors have warned. The cost of living ...

The cost of living is cited in two recent cases of the disease associated with sailors centuries ago.

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in ...

How does our brain register an itch? We find out from a National Skin Centre expert why medical conditions such as chronic ...

Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash.

Red spots on the skin can have various causes from mild to serious Identifying the cause is essential for effective ...

I wasn't bothered when folks wanted to administer ivermectin to themselves or their loved ones when COVID was at its peak, ...

A pharmacist is urging the public to be on alert for shingles, a common "dormant" condition that affects one in three adults ...

Niamh was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in August after developing an 'unbearable' itch all over her body, which her family initially believed was an allergy or intolerance ...

Having lupus may increase your risk of food allergies. And certain foods may trigger lupus flares. Learn more.

Red, raised, itchy bumps or wheals, which can be in large patches or appear as red spots. Hives can be different shapes and sizes and can appear anywhere on the body. Itchy rash that can also feel ...