An insect bite: This is a possibility if your cat is not on flea control medications, but it is unlikely based on the photo ...

Ahead, 10 itches you should never scratch. Get The Healthy by Reader's Digest newsletter  Itches you shouldn't scratch 1.

Managing psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis during the summer involves staying cool, using gentle skin care, and knowing what ...

While Zika has been reported in more than 90 countries, surprisingly little is known about what exactly drives Zika ...

How many times were you told not to scratch an itchy rash when you were a kid because you’d only make it worse? Well, it turns out that advice was actually correct and now we know why, according to a ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

When a mosquito pierces your skin, it does more than cause a fleeting moment of discomfort—it sets off a chain reaction within your body.

Impetigo often begins in minor cuts, insect bites, or a rash such as eczema — any place where your skin is broken. But it can also occur on healthy skin. The first symptoms of impetigo are ...

Insect bites or stings are not usually serious and ... If anything is left on or in your skin - like a bee stinger or tick - the first thing you need to do is remove it carefully.

Except when those come in the form of insect bite marks or, even worse ... repellents and works by forming a vapour barrier on the skin's surface to deter mosquitoes from landing on the skin.

Talk with your healthcare provider if you experience fever, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), excessive sweating, or signs of infection such as pus oozing from the site of the bite. Avoid ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Brookfield Zoo Chicago is offering the chance to name one of their hissing cockroaches after your ex this Valentine's Day. For a $15 donation, you can name one of the ...