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

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

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

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

The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...

Contact dermatitis usually starts as raised red spots. It can change to blisters, as in poison ivy. The rash is itchy. Contact dermatitis is an allergic skin rash. The location of the rash may suggest ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Hives and eczema are two of the most common skin disorders. Hives, clinically known as ...

Understanding how 'c-Rel' affects skin inflammation could lead to new ... Jan. 30, 2025 — Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why ...

The rash produces a constant mild generalized sunburn sensation and is more severe during flares. He has sporadic non-specific skin lesions. He has a high titer of Ro/SS-A antibodies, high titer ...

Swimmer's itch is caused by a very tiny parasite. You can only see it with a microscope. It gets into the skin of humans by mistake. The rash and itching are the body's allergic reaction to parasites ...