A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an ...

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

Dermatitis (eczema) is a dry, itchy skin condition that can occur anywhere. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type. A dysfunctional skin barrier causes atopic dermatitis. A deficiency in a ...

Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of ...

Types include atopic dermatitis (eczema ... In dyshidrotic dermatitis, the skin cannot protect itself. This results in itchy, dry skin, often accompanied by small blisters.

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

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

They release histamines, which cause allergic symptoms, including itchy skin. Many people with PV experience night sweats, which are also a common symptom of many types of blood cancer.

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

Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a mechanism that explains the "itch-scratch cycle".

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