Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...

While you may be aware of more common outdoor allergies, you may not know that plenty of things in your home could be causing ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...

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

Whether your rash is itchy, bumpy, red or blistering ... Common examples include poison ivy and nickel allergies, Lipner says. These rashes "tend to be very linear and they can blister," she ...

“If the child has symptoms or signs of anaphylaxis (e.g., difficulty breathing, persistent cough, hoarse voice, swollen ...

Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

Another type is allergic contact dermatitis ... which irritates the skin and can cause it to break down. This itchy skin rash ...

Symptoms may range from sneezing, a runny nose, and coughing to a skin rash or itchy bumps. Seek help from a healthcare provider if your baby exhibits any signs of an allergic reaction that don ...