You can't pass eczema to another person, but the condition can lead to open sores that are gateways for infectious bacteria like staph or impetigo.

If you or someone you love has ever dealt with frequent dry, red or itchy patches of skin, you likely know how frustrating eczema can be. The condition can impact confidence, comfort and daily routine ...

Emma Guttman, MD, PhD, discusses the promising potential of rocatinlimab in targeting the OX40-OX40 ligand pathway for atopic dermatitis treatment. Trial investigator Emma Guttman, MD, PhD, chair of ...

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July 24, 2025 – The FDA has approved a new treatment as the first and only skin cream for a specific type of hand eczema that affects about 1 in every 10 people globally. The cream, sold under the ...

Medicated shampoos with ingredients like selenium sulfide, pyrithione zinc, ketoconazole, or coal tar may help control flaking, reduce fungal growth, and ease irritation associated with seborrheic ...

An allergy is your immune system’s reaction to something that’s typically not harmful, also referred to as an allergen. While common allergens include grass, pollen, and dust, some people may be ...

Unbearably itchy skin is a very common eczema symptom, and it’s important to find relief, since scratching damages the skin and invites infection. Eczema treatment often includes oral antihistamines ...

Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory familial disease of the skin. It is characterized by an increased ability to form immunoglobulin E and a tendency to develop ...

The vibroacoustic sensor, which measures material changes in each layer of skin using small vibrations on the surface, has received £275,000 from Scottish Enterprise and just over £200,000 from the ...

A beauty advent calendar is a great way to countdown through December, but if you struggle with sensitive skin or eczema, it can be a bit of a roll of the dice as to whether you can use everything ...