But there’s one side effect that’s well established but little known and still puzzling to doctors: the “keto rash” or prurigo pigmentosa. This rash fits the man’s case perfectly—red, raised, itchy ...

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about. Nail’d it! Scratching an itchy rash can feel ...

LONDON, Jan 24: A 20-year-old man in Taiwan developed a red, itchy rash across his chest and shoulders after starting a ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spotting new bumps on your body can ...

While eczema is a common skin condition, it can manifest in many different ways. And with so much possible variation, it's not always easy to properly identify eczema. Eczema symptoms can be mild — a ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is ...