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Beyond Itchy Feet: How Summer Humidity Triggers Recurrent Fungal Skin Infections

Beyond Itchy Feet: How Summer Humidity Triggers Recurrent Fungal Skin Infections

Although the peak of the summer heat wave has passed, lingering humidity continues to create an ideal environment for fungal microbes to multiply on...
Antihistamines Provide Minimal Relief for Atopic Dermatitis Itch, Study Finds

Antihistamines Provide Minimal Relief for Atopic Dermatitis Itch, Study Finds

Antihistamines commonly used to ease itching from atopic dermatitis do not deliver a large enough benefit for patients to clearly notice, a...
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The "Off Switch" for Itching: Why Some People Can’t Stop Scratching

When you scratch an itch, there is usually a natural moment when your hand stops. This isn't necessarily because the...

"Itchy Because of Dog Fur?"... Is the Real Cause of 'True Allergy' Skin Dandruff?

As heating begins in early winter, the number of sneezes and itchy eyes among pet owners suddenly increases.
Ha Ji-won’s Dramatic Transformation Shocks Her Mother: The Hidden Toll of Shaved Eyebrows and Bleached Hair

Ha Ji-won’s Dramatic Transformation Shocks Her Mother: The Hidden Toll of Shaved Eyebrows and Bleached Hair

Actor Ha Ji-won has undergone a striking physical transformation for her latest film project, surprising fans and her...
High in Protein, Low in Fat: When Eating Shrimp Requires Extra Caution

High in Protein, Low in Fat: When Eating Shrimp Requires Extra Caution

With its springy texture and mild flavor, shrimp is often the first ingredient people pick out of fried rice or pasta.
Cold Sore Before an Important Event? Why Lip Blisters Recur—and How to Spot the Early Signs

Cold Sore Before an Important Event? Why Lip Blisters Recur—and How to Spot the Early Signs

It is a frustratingly familiar scenario: just as you prepare for an important social gathering or major event, a...
Round Red Patches on Your Child’s Skin? It Could Be Ringworm, Not Heat Rash or Eczema

Round Red Patches on Your Child’s Skin? It Could Be Ringworm, Not Heat Rash or Eczema

As high heat and humidity linger into late summer, pediatricians frequently treat two common fungal skin conditions in...
Too Much Air Conditioning? How Summer Cooling Drives Dry Eyes and Eczema

Too Much Air Conditioning? How Summer Cooling Drives Dry Eyes and Eczema

Sweltering heat, frequent rain, and suffocating humidity have pushed the discomfort index to high levels in recent days.

"Is It Just Dirt?" What Dark Elbows and Knees Really Say About Your Skin Health

As summer attire exposes more skin, many people notice dark, dusky patches on areas that are easily overlooked during...