If you’re prone to eczema, you don’t want to take any chances with the products you use on your skin—so washing your face ...

Ahead, 10 itches you should never scratch. Get The Healthy by Reader's Digest newsletter  Itches you shouldn't scratch 1.

Pharmaceutical ads are difficult to avoid in American television programming and a growing number of them promote a class of ...

Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a mechanism that explains the "itch-scratch cycle".

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis ... Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the skin due to localized colonization. Multidrug resistance in the ...

Simple, uncomplicated SSSIs include erysipelas, cellulitis, furuncles, superficial abscesses and wound infections ... complicated if it involves deeper skin structures such as fascia or muscle ...

Research on the effects of olive oil for eczema is mixed. Some studies suggest it may help relieve inflammation and pain, while others found that it may damage the skin barrier and worsen symptoms.

“Skin purging” is a term some people use to describe an increase in acne after starting a new skin care product, such as a retinoid. However, there are no scientific studies on this topic ...

Complicated infections may require complex treatments. Tinea cruris, commonly known as jock itch, is another common fungal skin infection. These fungi love warm and damp environments and thrive in ...

the discovery could help scientists find ways to prevent or cure infections by targeting the CO 2-sensing pathway. "Skin-penetrating nematodes encounter high CO 2 concentrations throughout their ...