Swimming in the lake, hiking through the woods and roasting marshmallows by the campfire: Those are some of the most enjoyable outdoor summer pastimes. But the downside of all that summer fun can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spotting new bumps on your body can leave you scrambling to find pictures of skin rashes to compare them ...

Dermatology experts tell all about how COVID-19 can affect the skin. As the pandemic continues, doctors and researchers are learning more about the symptoms of COVID-19. And, as it turns out, some of ...

While eczema is a common skin condition, it can manifest in many different ways. And with so much possible variation, it's not always easy to properly identify eczema. Eczema symptoms can be mild — a ...

We usually think of COVID-19 as a viral illness that causes respiratory symptoms, like congestion, sore throat and a cough. But, like a surprising amount of other viruses, the coronavirus can also ...

Scratching an itchy rash can feel sooo good — that’s because the rubbing creates a mild pain sensation that distracts the ...

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal Science that uncovers how scratching aggravates ...