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

3. Age Atopic dermatitis mostly affects children, especially those who are five years old or younger. Contact dermatitis, on the other hand, is not very common in children. 4. Diagnosis Diagnosis ...

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 ...

Protein contact dermatitis is an allergic skin reaction induced principally by proteins of either animal or plant origin. The clinical presentation is that of a chronic dermatitis, and it is often ...

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

The authors concluded that even if a petrolatum does not elicit a reaction on healthy skin, it may cause an eczematous reaction on damaged skin. [12] Like the leg ulcer patients in the ...

Contact dermatitis occurs when substances react with your skin. It can result in symptoms such as dryness and itchiness. Treatment often begins by avoiding or removing the trigger as well as using ...