Eczema is a condition that causes patches of skin to become dry, inflamed, and irritated,” explains Joel Schlessinger, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Omaha, NE and RealSelf contributor. “It’s ...

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

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...

When bacterial meningitis leads to sepsis (a blood infection), also known as meningococcal septicemia or meningococcemia, it ...

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

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

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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 ...

It can become a vicious cycle and lead to other problems, including bacterial and yeast infections. : baby's coo Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP So how do you battle diaper rash? change diapers as soon as ...

Well, the scientists think that though the reaction may worsen the rash itself, it could also offer an immune response to certain bacteria. They found that scratching affected mice’s skin ...

Folliculitis, caused by bacterial or fungal infections, is inflammation of your hair follicles. It presents as bumps or a rash on your skin anywhere hair grows, including the scalp, torso ...

Anyone can develop diaper rash at any age, although it is typically associated with babies and infants because diapers trap moisture and bacteria near the skin. For the same reason, adults who ...