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

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

When you’ve got an itch, your first instinct is to scratch it, bringing instant relief. However, any relief from scratching [ ...

A sun rash is an immune system reaction to sunlight exposure that causes itchy bumps, raised patches, or blisters on your skin. Here’s why and how to find relief.

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

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 ...

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...

New research suggests that stress might be one of the things that’s making you feel itchy and sheds some light on just why ...

I was under the impression that only older adults got shingles,” says Mangini, who was 37 at the time. The rash spread, yet ...

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

In short, not scratching your itch, like you are mostly advised to might actually aggravate the skin more and slow the healing process. When mice with rashes were allowed to scratch, they ...

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