From a relatively young age, many of us are given one overarching piece of advice when it comes to having an itch: whatever ...

A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an evolutionary benefit.

Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may ...

Heat rash, also known as miliaria, is characterized by the spontaneous appearance of small, itchy rashes that develop when sweat becomes trapped in sweat glands. Heat rash is a common but harmless ...

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. On a good day, your skin might be calm and glowy—but if you’re dealing with ...

If a heat rash becomes inflamed, the bumps may be painful, itchy or have a stinging or prickly feeling. They may also become filled with pus, depending on how deep within the skin the sweat is ...

Candidiasis, or thrush, is a fungal infection that can inflame the penis tip and cause itching. In some instances, a blotchy rash or thick white discharge may accompany the itching. Genital warts ...

Shaving with a razor is a quick, cheap and efficient way of banishing unwanted hair, but it occasionally comes with an unwanted side effect: shaving rash, or as it's more commonly known razor burn.

Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, can affect people of every age but is most common in infants and small children, who are often less capable of regulating their body temperature and are at the ...

Miliaria rubra is a type of heat rash or prickly heat that happens when sweat becomes trapped under the skin. Children tend to get it more than adults because their sweat glands are still developing.

A 31-year-old woman of Middle Eastern descent is referred for evaluation of a rash affecting her upper back and lower ... neither of which improved the clinical appearance or itching. She has a ...

Keep your eyes peeled for these potential problems… Hives, also known as urticaria, are raised, itchy welts that can ... physical factors (such as heat, cold, sunlight, or pressure on the ...