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How many times were you told not to scratch an itchy rash when you were a kid because you’d only make it worse? Well, it turns out that advice was actually correct and now we know why, according to a ...

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

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

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

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Whether your rash is itchy, bumpy, red or blistering, it's important to know what's causing it — and how serious it is. But with so many types of skin rashes, it can be tough even for ...

You’re not alone – a recent study has shown the “covid skin rash” symptom was reported in 17% of people with coronavirus. Over the past year, I’ve heard rumblings of the “covid skin ...

The rashes may be itchy, red and raised ovals, the AAD says, and there may be multiple patches that eventually combine. Certain people are more likely than others to develop this type of eczema ...

As temperatures drop, many people experience dry, red, and itchy skin, a condition that often worsens in winter.

Hand eczema, also called hand dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy rashes on the hands. The skin may blister and crack, and the condition can be painful.

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