"Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of ...

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

How many times were you told not to scratch an itchy rash when you were a kid because you’d only make it worse? Well, it turns out that advice was actually correct and now we know why, according to a ...

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

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What do pinworm infection rashes look like? You may see a red rash around your anus or vagina. The skin in these areas might look inflamed and puffy, especially if you scratch the itchy rash.

A stomach rash due to pityriasis rosea is not itchy in most cases. However, some conditions may cause an itchy rash on your stomach. What are the symptoms of a pityriasis rosea rash on your stomach?

If you take medications to treat HIV, some of those can also cause HIV rashes. Most HIV rashes aren't serious and will typically clear up in a few days to a few weeks, even without treatment.

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about. suriya - stock.adobe.com Scratching an ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...