In this video, Gailen D. Marshall Jr., MD, PhD, chair of allergy and immunology at University of Mississippi Medical Center, ...

Scabies is a skin problem caused by tiny bugs called mites. These mites are so small that you can’t see them without a microscope. They like to dig into the top layer of your skin to live and lay ...

QUESTION: Why does my Maltipoo obsessively lick and chew her paws? Her saliva turns the hair on her toes a reddish color. She ...

Dog itching nonstop? Learn why allergies overlap, how flea control and diet trials work, and which treatments actually bring ...

The problem of itching increases in the winter season, but if itching in the feet persists continuously, then it is a sign ...

Chilly fingers and toes are generally nothing to worry about, but they can sometimes indicate a more serious condition.

In the UK, an estimated 6 million individuals are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, often unaware until severe complications arise. However, early warning signs do exist, showing up through our ...

It was a question Dr. Gideon Lack asked often, when giving lectures to fellow allergists and pediatricians on the topic of food allergies: How many doctors in the room had a patient allergic to ...

Using snail mucin on your skin hydrates and smooths fine lines. Snail mucin has been shown to help with wound healing and slow skin cancer, but more research is needed. People who are allergic to ...

Among 392 oral food challenges (OFCs) performed in 361 participants, 71.9% tolerated sesame reintroduction; success rates for sunflower and mustard were 87.5% and 82.1%, respectively. Skin prick ...

Some good news on the health front: Peanut allergies are on the decline. A new study, published on Oct. 20, shows we may be on the way to eliminating the peanut allergies that have been problematic ‒ ...

If you touch stinging nettle, wash the area with soap and water. Apply a cool compress to relieve pain and redness. Stinging nettles cause a painful, red rash that can usually be managed at home with ...