I noticed tiny, flesh-coloured bumps on my fingers ― they itched so badly I was tempted to bite my hand (no, really), an urge ...

Is it simply heat rash, or could it be a more persistent skin condition like eczema? Learn how to spot the difference.

Your indoor versus outdoor environment could have an even bigger impact on your eczema symptoms than you realize.

Experts warn air pollution could be making your eczema worse, but there are simple ways you can help protect your skin.

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

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

Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria ...

Eczema can look different on Black babies. Knowing the signs of eczema can make a significant difference in their diagnosis ...

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

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

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...

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