Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may ...

In response, the body prioritizes central blood volume by reducing circulation to the skin, which can result in a purple-red rash appearing on the cheeks and the bridge of the nose. Shaped ...

The urge to scratch an itch is pretty hard to resist. So why do we have it if it makes the condition worse? Well, the scientists think that though the reaction may worsen the rash itself ...

Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal Science that uncovers how scratching aggravates ...

In Ayurveda, itching on the scalp is linked to food, which means what you eat can disturb the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in the body, causing itching on the scalp. Apart from this ...

The urge to scratch an itch is pretty hard to resist. So why do we have it if it makes the condition worse? Well, the scientists think that though the reaction may worsen the rash itself, it could ...

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If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about.

A stomach rash due to pityriasis rosea is not itchy in most cases. However, some conditions may cause an itchy rash on your stomach. What are the symptoms of a pityriasis rosea rash on your stomach?

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research using mice as a model, scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling ...

Itchy skin is often an early sign of contact dermatitis, even if there is no rash present. If the skin around your middle is affected this would suggest that something in your clothes is causing ...