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

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...

Folliculitis is usually caused by Staphylococcus bacteria (Staph) or types of fungi ... are most prone to develop the rash, but it may also affect the skin directly exposed to the contaminated ...

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

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Topical mupirocin helps reduce inflammation in lupus, offering a potential new approach for managing symptoms and improving ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as lupus, has a variety of symptoms and room for improvement when it comes ...

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 ...

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

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