Nickel allergy remains prevalent ... only effective "therapy"; all other therapies are agents that can "cure" the symptoms only. Only a major knowledge of this condition—which is not an ...

Although neither lymphocyte transformation test results nor serum metal levels were reported in these cases, those examinations may be useful in confirming metal allergy in these types of patients.

Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema. Signs may include inflamed skin, rash, itchiness and excessive dryness. It may also include bumps and swollen skin that may ooze. It ...

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.

When considering dental fillings—composite, amalgam, gold, or ceramic—their immediate benefits often take center stage.

Cosmetic products like nail polish and nail polish removers can damage the skin around fingernails. Handling raw garlic ...

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

Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician and key G.O.P. vote, joined Democrats in aggressively questioning Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ...

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

A multi-institutional study has identified one of the allergens responsible for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammatory disease of the esophagus. This is the first time one of the allergens ...

Research suggests that introducing kids to food allergens early in life can help—but that the same might not be true for other types of allergies. Here's what to know.

Over-exposure to an allergen also raises the risk of allergies, says David Cor ry, MD, professor of medicine in the section ...