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

Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria decline ...

Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a mechanism that explains the "itch-scratch cycle".

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

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 ...