Moisturise: The primary thing to do for managing eczema is to keep the skin well-moisturised. Instead of lotions, go for ...

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 ...

On a good day, your skin might be calm and glowy—but if you’re dealing with an eczema flare-up, you might be struggling with ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

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

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

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

AD, The most common inflammatory skin disorder worldwide, is a highly heterogeneous condition with current treatments that do ...

Well, the scientists think that though the reaction may worsen the rash itself, it could also offer an immune response to ...

Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria decline ...

• Topical treatments: Over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream can help with mild flare-ups. For more severe cases, pediatricians may prescribe stronger topical steroids or calcineurin inhibitors.