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

“It’s characterized by a dry, itchy, and sometimes scaly rash that commonly appears on the face, the backs of the knees, and the wrists.” It can also show up on the neck, ankles, or in areas that bend ...

Itchy skin without a rash can be an annoying problem ... Pain Numbness Tingling Crawling sensations Lumps beneath the skin in ...

Whether your rash is itchy, bumpy, red or blistering, it's important to know what's causing it — and how serious it is. But with so many types of skin rashes, it can be tough even for ...

The urge to scratch an itch is pretty hard to resist. So why do we have it if it makes the condition worse? Well, the scientists think that though the reaction may worsen the rash itself ...

Splotches can appear from the neck to the navel (belly ... There is a good chance that stress rashes may be to blame. So, if you've experienced bumpy, itchy skin when stressed (and let's face ...

This could lead to an itchy, dry rash that is usually accompanied by: hives or small bumps rash or lesions scaling or crusting swollen, tender skin A common characteristic of a chlorine rash is ...

However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in the United States live with kidney disease, but only about 10% know they ...

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research using mice as a model, scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling ...

The most common allergy rashes include atopic dermatitis (eczema), allergic contact dermatitis, and hives. Common symptoms include a red, itchy, and swollen rash and blisters that ooze and crust.

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about.