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

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), commonly known as a sun rash or sun poisoning, is a ...

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 ...

Twelve new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England. There were previously 19 sites, located in just three regions, ...

Red spots on the skin can be caused by various factors, ranging from harmless to signs of underlying health issues. This ...

The series delves into the mystery surrounding why Cassandra Austen (played by Keeley Hawes) destroyed her sister Jane's (Patsy Ferran) personal letters following her death. The show is scheduled to ...

Let’s face it, scratching an itch can be extremely pleasant, especially if the itch itself is overly annoying. Anyone who has ...

Well, the scientists think that though the reaction may worsen the rash itself, it could also offer an immune response to ...

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.

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

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

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