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

Scientists at Stanford are developing a painless, topical vaccine using a common skin bacterium to trigger immunity.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial infection that develops on the soles of the feet ...

The city which was found to be the worst culprit for germ-ridden pumps was Nottingham. The petrol stations in the area are ...

However, you can damage your skin with a pumice stone if used improperly, like rubbing it on sunburn or an open wound, ...

When you’ve got an itch, your first instinct is to scratch it, bringing instant relief. However, any relief from scratching [ ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — Basal cell carcinomas, the most common form of skin cancer ... a few zaps of electricity to the skin, researchers can stop bacterial infections without using any drugs.

From the mysterious white flecks that sometimes appear on nails to unusual ridging or changes in thickness, what do these ...

A doctor on BBC Morning Live has warned about an unusual symptom that can appear on people's legs. If left untreated, it ...

If you suffer with sore lips, there may be a reason why it's happening - and according to a skin doctor, it might be more ...

Another sign is the "eyeball sticks out". If it occurs around the eye, it's a "bit more common and less serious", the doctor ...

Q: My white, long-hair Chihuahua has body odor. We've always had to groom her often, but after only three or four days her odor is pretty awful. She loves to snuggle and that becomes uncomfortable in ...