Protein contact dermatitis is an allergic skin reaction induced principally by proteins of either animal or plant origin. The clinical presentation is that of a chronic dermatitis, and it is often ...

Background: Allergic and irritant contact dermatitis to food is likely underreported. Objectives: To characterize relevant allergens and irritants associated with food in patients referred to the ...

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

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...

Treatment for allergic or irritant contact dermatitis may include home remedies such as cool compresses, moisturizers, and lukewarm baths. You may also require over-the-counter and prescription ...

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

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Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

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

Dermatitis refers to skin inflammation. Types include atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and dishydrotic dermatitis. Symptoms may include dry skin, itchiness ...

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

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