Hives and rashes are two skin conditions that can look fairly similar. Here, experts explain the difference between hives and a rash, plus treatments.

Itchy, red bumps with fluid-filled blisters—these are the signs of papular urticaria, an allergic reaction to a bug bite. But ...

Peking University-led researchers have modified an existing treatment for liver disease that does not cause itchiness, a ...

While she tried everything she could to keep her skin healthy—moisturizing regularly and drinking plenty of water—Elisha ...

FOUR people in the US have tested positive for a new, highly contagious fungal ringworm that spreads via sex. The infection known as trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII) is also on the ...

When people think about kidney disease, they often focus on its role in filtering blood, managing fluid levels, and balancing ...

The first step to contact dermatitis treatment is to pinpoint the trigger. Learn when steroid creams help and could make ...

Scabies, a highly contagious skin infestation caused by parasitic mite burrowing in the skin, is on the rise across the UK. GPs in England are now warning the public not to ignore an itchy rash which ...

A research review published in Human Genomics revealed that darker skin tones can affect certain medications' safety and ...

Eczema affects millions of Americans, and any number of environmental and health factors can trigger flare-ups. What should ...

Dr George Moncrieff considers how to help a patient with a severe eczema flare that seems to worsen with topical steroids ...

Having an itch that you just can’t scratch is one of the most frustrating experiences – but it might actually be beneficial ...