Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.

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 ...

The celebrity dermatologist talks about finding her moment of clarity in finding relief for her eczema symptoms and how she ...

There are three types of allergies: ingested allergies, contact allergies, and inhaled allergies. An allergic response occurs when your immune system reacts abnormally to a common substance in the ...

The areas with the most sebaceous (oil) gland activity are your upper back and chest, face/forehead, the creases at the base of your nose, behind your ears, navel (belly button), and eyebrows. The ...

Military personnel encounter the same allergens and irritants as their civilian counterparts and are just as likely to develop contact dermatitis from common exposures encountered in everyday life.

Allergic contact dermatitis represents a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction (Type IV hypersensitivity). There are four types of hypersensitivity reactions, which include Type I, immediate-type ...