In a nutshell While scratching worsens allergic skin conditions like eczema by increasing inflammation, it also activates a ...

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Discover why your skin feels itchier at night and learn practical ways to stop nighttime itching for better sleep.

The answer, he says, is simple: “Don’t scratch.” That’s because the bacterial infection is rare; the bigger risk is the allergic reaction that’s causing the itching, he says. Scratching will just make ...

Rashes can be maddeningly itchy, no matter what the cause ... We all know not to scratch. That only makes it worse and may cause infection. Here are some relief measures to try, along with ...

An impetigo rash can be itchy, sore, and painful ... This is more likely to happen if you pick at or scratch the rash on your feet. Athlete’s foot is most commonly caused by keeping very ...

a rash that appears where the skin was exposed to the sun raised patches or bumps that itch or burn and are found in sun-exposed areas less or no reaction on the face and other areas of the skin ...

Also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), it is one of the most common types of rash you can get during pregnancy. Though harmless, it does cause an itchy rash with hive-like bumps on ...

Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a small mite is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch ...