In a healthy body, mast cells (the “lookout” cells of the immune system) only release histamine when they detect a foreign ...

If you notice red, itchy welts suddenly popping up on your skin, you may start to panic. Are you having an allergic reaction? Did you catch something contagious? But your mystery rash may have a much ...

They’re red, they’re itchy — and they’re coming for you, just when you need them the least. Hives are a common skin condition, and they typically show up as a red, itchy rash. Known to doctors as ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who is suffering ...

If you've ever self-diagnosed your inflamed, itchy scalp with eczema just to have your dermatologist tell you it's actually psoriasis, you're not alone. The two conditions are extremely similar in ...

As if the mental toll of stress wasn't enough, it can also manifest in a multitude of physical symptoms — from hair loss to acne. And one often-overlooked way anxiety can manifest is in stress hives, ...

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Swimming in contaminated water for even a short period of time can cause swimmer’s itch, and after you come in contact with the ...

The postpartum period is a time for recovery and healing. When you are busy juggling healing, establishing breastfeeding, and ...

A rash on the inner thigh or near the groin can be caused by close-fitting clothing, leg shaving, or situations that result ...

Hives typically appear on the abdomen, back, chest, arms, or legs. But they can also appear on your face, especially around the mucus membranes that line your eyes and mouth. Hives (urticaria) are ...