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

Poison ivy contains an oil called urushiol, which causes a red, itchy rash when it transfers to the skin. Every part of the plant contains this oil, from the roots to the stem to the leaves ...

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

One of the best ways to treat poison ivy rash is by using a lotion. Poison ivy lotions are designed to soothe the skin and reduce the itching and inflammation caused by the rash. They can also ...

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, ...

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

Most people don't come into contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac on purpose. But you need to learn how to spot them to avoid contact. Food allergies can cause skin reactions from hives to rashes.