No one knows how unbearable chronic itching is until you go through it,' he adds. Around one in six (17 per cent of us) is plagued by a generalised itch (all over the body, rather than in one spot ...

Zen types will tell you to accept the itch, to meditate on it, as you might do if you were in pain. These people have no idea ...

Don’t scratch. Plus, the OTC and DIY treatments that help, and what you should avoid.Eczema patches can show up at any time, ...

People who think they might have this Victorian-era disease are being urged not to put off seeking medical help.

The first step to contact dermatitis treatment is to pinpoint the trigger. Learn when steroid creams help and could make ...

Deborah Connell, 48, and her husband Brian, 65, are legal guardians for their 15-year-old granddaughter Niamh – a “stunning” and “healthy girl” who loves all things beauty-related. In June, Niamh ...

Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash.

Brits have been urged to look out for two major symptoms as cases of a highly contagious skin disease have surged across the ...

This Victorian-era disease is caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, causing itching and a rash that usually spreads across the whole body ... contacts are all treated at the same ...

In June, Niamh developed a “constant itch” all over her body, which at first the family ... so she was prescribed folic acid for three months.” With no improvement after three months and ...

The rash may look discolored and will be dry, itchy ... These bacteria can enter the body through burns, cuts, and wounds. A painful rash that blisters and scabs over is a common symptom of ...