New research, published in the journal Science, shows how scratching actually aggravates inflammation and swelling in mice with a form of eczema known aa allergic contact dermatitis ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as lupus, has a variety of symptoms and room for improvement when it comes ...

Breaking out in a rash after exposure to sunlight is not uncommon – here’s what you need to know about sun allergy.

Many of us think of chickenpox as a childhood illness, a harmless rite of passage that fades into memory once the itchy blisters heal. However, what most people don’t realize is that the virus behind ...

“In addition to decreasing the inflammation by decreasing lesional staphylococcus aureus, the mupirocin treatment also lowered skin monocyte levels, which are important in driving cutaneous lupus,” ...

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

Lutris Pharma, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving anti-cancer therapies by reducing cutaneous dose-limiting toxicity, today announced that it has secured a $30 million ...

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