Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the itch. This slight discomfort prompts the brain to release serotonin ...

I’ve struggled with various types of atopic dermatitis ― as well as dyshidrotic eczema, which causes tiny, agonisingly itchy bumps on my fingers ― for years now. While I’m able to resist scratching ...

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about. suriya - stock.adobe.com Scratching an ...

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about.

Shingles typically start with tingly, prickly skin (I felt like I was getting a tattoo on my forehead) and develop into a painful, itchy red rash with fluid-filled blisters and scabs within one to ...

Bulging blood vessels can appear on the forehead, especially as people age. High blood pressure, stress, sun exposure, vein dysfunction, pregnancy, and other factors can contribute to the ...

As one of baseball’s most renowned surgeons, Neal ElAttrache feels the angst surrounding the sport. That injuries are rising at concerning levels. That pitchers, even young ones, are breaking ...

Like other symptoms, itchy skin and rashes may not appear in the early stages of kidney disease. Instead, they may appear when the minerals in the blood become unbalanced due to the kidney’s ...

For phototherapy to be effective, you need to keep all phototherapy appointments. Acitretin: This medication is an oral (take by mouth) retinoid that can clear or markedly reduce widespread rashes, ...

Some communities have developed techniques to help them carry heavier loads. Here's what we can learn from them. The rural farm workers of Vietnam could be seen as almost superhuman. Every day ...