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

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

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

good antibodies that grab allergens in a headlock to stop the immune response from over reacting and unleashing allergic reactions such as hives, rash and anaphylaxis. The team, led by Dr Craig ...

Many antibiotic labels contain warnings not to take them with alcohol. Learn more about the risks of drinking while taking ...

"While it is not a true allergy, cold urticaria is often referred to in everyday language as an allergic reaction to cold. "It is a rare condition that results in rashes or hives." ...

A study has uncovered how certain compounds in personal care products can trigger allergic reactions, providing new insights into the causes of allergic contact dermatitis. Allergic contact ...

Applying oestrogen to the skin could cause irritation, and trying any new topical product could lead to an allergic reaction, rash or redness, said Dr Jacqueline Watchmaker, a dermatologist in ...

A 12-year-old girl died after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a milkshake because a blender containing a drink containing nuts was not washed out properly. Her 'heartbroken' family have ...

The parents of a 12-year-old girl who died after having a severe allergic reaction to a milkshake have said her death was entirely avoidable after the cafe who made the drink was handed a £18,000 fine ...