Eczema is not contagious, and is a chronic disease that causes symptoms of dry, itchy skin that can appear like a red rash, ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, ...

On a good day, your skin might be calm and glowy—but if you’re dealing with an eczema flare-up, you might be struggling with ...

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

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

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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 ...

Winters bring warm drinks and cosy layers, however, for those battling eczema, the winter season may not be pleasant. The ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

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

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can cause significant discomfort for ...