It’s wintertime in the Northern Hemisphere, and for many people that means having the spotlight on your body’s largest ...

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

Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema. Signs may include inflamed skin, rash, itchiness and excessive dryness. It may also include bumps and swollen skin that may ooze. It ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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