Eczema is a condition that causes patches of skin to become dry, inflamed, and irritated,” explains Joel Schlessinger, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Omaha, NE and RealSelf contributor. “It’s ...

Cold weather, dry air, an overactive immune system or our modern lifestyle. The causes may vary, but an increasing number of ...

Your indoor versus outdoor environment could have an even bigger impact on your eczema symptoms than you realize.

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

The global atopic dermatitis treatment market is on the cusp of remarkable expansion, with projections indicating a surge in ...

An itchy rash can be frustrating, and scratching often feels like the only relief. However, new research confirms that giving ...

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

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

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

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 ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...

Shoe contact dermatitis occurs when the materials in a shoe irritate the feet. It may be due to an allergic reaction to the materials or irritation caused by the materials. Contact dermatitis is ...