A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides ... the researchers noted that mast cells protect against bacteria and other pathogens. Further experimentation ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...

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

When bacterial meningitis leads to sepsis (a blood infection), also known as meningococcal septicemia or meningococcemia, it can cause a meningitis rash on the skin. A meningitis rash typically ...

Indeed, bacterial meningitis "has a fatality rate ... "In severe cases, it may cause seizures, coma or a purple rash." Infants may show different signs such as poor feeding, irritability, bulging ...

The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...

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 ...

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research using mice as a model, scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Indeed, bacterial meningitis "has a fatality rate of about one in ... "In severe cases, it may cause seizures, coma or a purple rash." Infants may show different signs such as poor feeding, ...