We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

Tar balls are washing up on Palm Beach County beaches. Here’s what you need to know about where they come from and why ...

A doctor has explained how to distinguish between a common skin condition that millions have and a more worrying contagious ...

Contact dermatitis causes a red, itchy rash with bumps and blisters that may ooze. It is an allergic skin reaction that happens in response to an irritant or allergen. There are more than 15,000 ...

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good ... through two pathways," explained Kaplan. While mast cells can cause problems like ...

Red tide is present in Southwest Florida, but is not expected to reach Panama City Beach in the near future. The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was not found in any recent samples collected in ...

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts ... confirming that scratching can exacerbate skin damage and delay the healing process.

These small bumps can contain pus or fluid, and they may resemble acne. You may also experience symptoms, such as burning or itching, especially as the rash worsens. The cause of perioral ...

Winter is still here and the memory of freezing temperatures and record snowfall are still fresh on the minds of Florida residents. But beach activities are never far from our minds. With that in ...

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news ... The bacteria, also known as staph, is the most common cause of skin infections and can lead to food poisoning, pneumonia and bone infections.

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.