Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that causes dry, itchy ...

Somewhere deep in my mind, the guilt starts to build as I know this will only make things infinitely worse in the long run.

don’t scratch it. It’ll only make the rash worse.” Sahana is a science journalist and an intern at The Scientist, with a background in neuroscience and microbiology. She has previously written for ...

During flare-ups, people with atopic dermatitis often scratch the affected area. This scratching can lead to more skin inflammation and worsen symptoms. Currently, there’s no cure for atopic ...

When do you need to step up from a topical treatment to one that clears skin body-wide? Learn how your dermatologist will make the decision.

The Digital Medicine Society (DiME) is today releasing a new set of open-access resources to advance the use of nocturnal scratch in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). Night-time flare-ups ...

While scratching an itch can worsen skin allergies, it can also improve the body’s defense mechanism against certain bacterial infections.