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

The smooth, taut skin on our arms and legs will change with enough time (and not to mention sun damage), but there's good news: The best body lotions for mature skin can help minimize the look of lax, ...

Existing research suggests scratching itchy skin can often make it worse, aggravating a wound and spreading harmful bacteria.

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...

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

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

When a mosquito pierces your skin, it does more than cause a fleeting moment of discomfort—it sets off a chain reaction ...

Oestrogen is a crucial hormone for female reproductive health During menopause oestrogen levels are likely to drop leading to ...

The Las Vegas valley’s extremely dry climate can impact anyone’s skin, especially during the winter months. “The little bit ...

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