An "isolated outbreak" of scabies has been confirmed at Noble's Hospital by the Isle of Man's healthcare provider. The itchy skin condition is caused by a mite which burrows under the skin to lay eggs ...

A woman caught scabies after a fox entered her home, curled up on the sofa and watched Netflix. Alexandra Shulman, 67, sat on the very spot the urban animal had been and, within minutes, had a itch on ...

A college in Devon has issued a health alert after a confirmed outbreak of a Victorian-era disease has spread among a number of students. South Devon College in Paignton has told parents and carers ...

There’s nothing worse than waking up with a pimple that wasn’t there the night before, and as someone with very acne-prone skin, this happens all the time for me. As someone who has been struggling ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most of us have heard of pimple patches, those circular bandage-like ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Hives are red, raised bumps that stem from allergies, infections, or stress.Flea and chigger bites look like small, red, pimple-like bumps and feel very ...

Pimple patches seem to be soaring in popularity—and a newly invented type that makes zits disappear without pain or irrtitation in mere days could soon be all the rage. Researchers have created a ...

Waking up with a pimple is no longer cause for panic, thanks to pimple patches — small, sticker-like bandages that cover and help heal the unwanted zit. A team of researchers publishing in ACS Applied ...

Healing acne takes time, so when it comes to finding the right treatment options, it should come as no surprise there aren’t too many quick fixes. But when it comes to spot treatments, there’s one ...

Any chronic condition can be an emotional journey, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is no exception. Its effects on the body are often so visible, it’s no wonder why it can take such a heavy toll.