Anyone who has ever scratched a mosquito bite knows the strange relief that comes when the itch finally fades. But for the ...

Whether you have eczema, poison ivy exposure or minor skin irritation, dermatologists say these skin care products can help.

Most people assume itching automatically means a skin problem.

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

Despite the saying “happiness is having a scratch for every itch,” itching often makes the itchy skin condition worse. So why is the instinct so strong? In a study with mice, researchers from the ...

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Scratching an itchy rash can feel sooo good — that’s because the rubbing creates a mild pain sensation that distracts the brain from the itch. The pain triggers the brain to release serotonin, the ...

Scientists show for the first time that bacteria can cause itch by activating nerve cells in the skin. The findings can inform new therapies to treat itch that occurs in inflammatory skin conditions ...

T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel, America's #1 First Aid Cleansing Brand*, announces the launch of two new first aid essentials, Wound Cleansing Spray and Pain & Itch Relief Foam, expanding its legacy of ...

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 in a ...