I turned 50 during the pandemic and, like most people, I put off all nonessential health care, including my shingles vaccine. Big mistake. When the telltale red bumps of shingles cropped up on my face ...

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

Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may ...

Perioral dermatitis is a rash that appears as clusters of inflamed skin and small raised bumps around the mouth and nose. The ...

Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema. Signs may include inflamed skin, rash, itchiness and excessive dryness. It may also include bumps and swollen skin that may ooze. It ...

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

Occasionally antibiotics can cause skin rashes, as well.” Are there other reasons the skin might be inflamed more than usual after a coronavirus infection? Due to the novelty of coronavirus ...

Laptops, heating pads and space heaters on bare skin can lead to erythema ab igne, or toasted skin syndrome, experts say.

If you already have HIV, you may have a weakened immune system, which makes you and your skin more vulnerable to infections from bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause an HIV rash.

Rosacea treatments include topical creams and light therapy. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation. Find OTC and ...

TikTok user @_nvrseeme was having a hard time with her winter skincare routine, which resulted in more breakouts than usual.