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

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, ...

Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a ...

Have you tried using mustard oil for skin? Here are some ways it can give you a softer and more radiant appearance.

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

AD, The most common inflammatory skin disorder worldwide, is a highly heterogeneous condition with current treatments that do ...

Symptoms of dehydration can range from itchy skin and constipation to fatigue, mood changes and headaches. Our dry throats ...

But there are specific kinds that are best: “Cough medicines that contain guaifenesin and dextromethorphan should be okay for a short time,” says Meleen Chuang, MD, the chief of obstetrics and ...

The NHS will now offer immunotherapy pill Acarizax so the body can become less sensitive to dust mites over time and halt ...

Feeling dry? It's the worst time of year for tight, parched and flaky skin, as central heating and bitterly cold weather dehydrate and irritate our faces.

And if you’re a dry skin warrior, amping up your moisturisation starts from the shower. We’ve rounded up the best body washes ...

The treatment, known as 12 SQ-HDM SLIT, will help with the allergy which can be debilitating and cause facial swelling, ...