Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

In my first few years, my eczema was prevalent. It was constantly sore on my hands, legs, and ankles. Thinking back, I really ...

A sun rash is an immune system reaction to sunlight exposure that causes itchy bumps, raised patches, or blisters on your skin. Here’s why and how to find relief.

Ahead, 10 itches you should never scratch. Get The Healthy by Reader's Digest newsletter  Itches you shouldn't scratch 1.

A new case of clade Ib mpox has been detected in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported, with one person ...

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 ...

Candidiasis, or thrush, is a fungal infection that can inflame the penis tip and cause itching. In some instances, a blotchy rash or thick white discharge may accompany the itching. Genital warts ...

United States food regulators have banned Red Dye 3, a dye used in food, drinks and medicine after evidence found that it causes cancer in rats. On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, but what exactly is and which foods is it in? The latest ban comes nearly 35 years after the dye was ...

A California law outlawed the ingredient at foods served in public schools. Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike ...

Prickly heat is also called heat rash or sweat rash. There are three types of heat rash, depending on severity: Miliaria rubra is uncomfortable and itchy ... patch of tiny red blisters beneath ...

A 31-year-old woman of Middle Eastern descent is referred for evaluation of a rash affecting her upper back and lower ... neither of which improved the clinical appearance or itching. She has a ...