Food allergies in children are becoming increasingly common, but it can be hard for parents or caregivers to know how to spot ...

A New Hampshire resident has been diagnosed with clade I mpox, one of two types of the virus formerly called monkeypox, following a trip to eastern Africa, state health officials said Friday.

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research ...

The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...

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

"Erythema migrans, a rash with a great ability to spread through the skin, is a hallmark of Lyme disease, a serious bacterial disease. Its bullseye shape will help you quickly identify it in your ...

They found that scratching affected mice’s skin microbiome, making it more resistant to a common rash and itching-relation bacterial called staphylococcus aureus. But alas ― though this might ...

Allergic contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to allergens or skin irritants — including poison ivy and certain metals such as nickel — leading to an itchy, swollen rash. Succumbing to the often ...

They found that scratching affected mice’s skin microbiome, making it more resistant to a common rash and itching-relation bacterial called staphylococcus aureus. But alas ― though this might be ...

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