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Sunburn can appear several hours after sun exposure. In extreme cases ... Fungal infections like ringworm can irritate skin, causing itchiness, redness, and a rash. If you suspect your itchy ankles ...

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

I noticed tiny, flesh-coloured bumps on my fingers ― they itched ... They’re very small, extremely itchy, and might leak fluid for the first couple of weeks (oh, good). After the blisters burst, ...

I noticed tiny, flesh-coloured bumps on my fingers ... They’re very small, extremely itchy, and might leak fluid for the first couple of weeks (oh, good). After the blisters burst, people ...

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the itch. This slight discomfort prompts the brain to release serotonin ...

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

Is it simply heat rash, or could it be a more persistent skin condition like eczema? Learn how to spot the difference.

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