The short answer? No, hives are not contagious. "Some people think hives are contagious, but they're not,” says Chiang. “You can't catch hives from someone else, even if someone's hives are triggered ...

Skin allergies are common and often frustrating to diagnose. But new technology could soon help change that. Dr. Alison Bruce ...

Taking medication for an allergic reaction? You might face severely itchy skin as a side effect of Zyrtec or Xyzal, according ...

Histamine (HISS-tuh-meen): Histamine is a substance that the body releases during an allergic reaction. It can cause allergy symptoms that affect the eyes, nose, throat, skin, digestive system, and ...

A rare, but painful skin condition called Ritter's disease has sent several children to WakeMed Hospital this year. Doctors note it can produce redness all over the body and cause itching and ...

Scrolling through social media, it’s hard to miss influencers raiding the pantry for “natural” beauty fixes: baking-soda ...

Baking soda: more alkaline than your skin can handle Baking soda illustrates how quickly a “harmless” staple can upset skin ...

As summer unfolds and we enjoy longer days in the sun, it’s essential to recognize how this seasonal shift impacts our skin – ...

"I had been pretty healthy," Nicole said. "So, to find out that I got this, I thought, well I'm so healthy, I don't know, kind of, where this came from. It made me realize like, this could happen to ...

WebMD describes how allergy skin tests work, including types, results, and side effects. Discover what to expect from your doctor’s allergy testing procedure.

It turns out when teens on TikTok say, "Get ready with me," it can be more harmful than they might realize.

The first-of-its-kind study highlights several risks associated with these overly complex regimens, including skin irritation, Sun sensitivity, and allergic reactions.