A new study reveals that scratching is not just an annoying reflex — it plays a dual role in immune activation and pathogen ...

Scratching promotes inflammatory processes in the case of contact allergy. However, it also boosts defenses against staphylococcus aureus, according to a study in 'Science.' ...

As everyone knows, scratching at chronically itchy skin only makes the problem worse. A new device is claimed to help stop ...

Patients with mild atopic dermatitis who reported nighttime scratching experienced relief when they used an artificial ...