Mosquito bites can cause significant discomfort and itching in children, sometimes leading to an exaggerated allergic ...

Chigger bites can resemble other insect bites but tend to itch more intensely. Here’s more about how they look, what to do if you get bit, and when to seek medical help.

Any advice on controlling chiggers? When I work in the yard, they eat me alive unless I wear long pants. Here in the United States, they are most common in the southeast, south central and Midwestern ...

Finding an ingrown hair a few days after shaving, waxing or epilating is frustrating. It’s caused by hair curling into and getting trapped underneath the skin, and it can be itchy and painful.

From hygiene essentials to safety must-haves, this year’s winners represent 12 standout products that are kid-approved!

Braids have long been among the top go-to protective hairstyles for Black women. They last long enough, they don’t require daily styling, yet they can be as versatile as you desire. Anyone who’s a fan ...

Q Any advice on controlling chiggers? When I work in the yard, they eat me alive unless I wear long pants. My wife does not ...

I can’t stop itching my arms and it's driving me crazy. I've tried moisturising them but that doesn't help - what could be wrong with me? Dr Philippa answers: The most likely cause of itchiness would ...

Components in mosquito saliva enhance the infectivity of viruses, including dengue, Zika fever and Japanese encephalitis, that the insects transmit to humans, a study has found. A group of researchers ...

A breakthrough study at The University of Queensland has discovered a hidden dangerous feature in the venom of the Black Mamba – one of the most venomous snakes in the world –helping to explain why ...

The last thing you want to see after shaving is patches of red, bumpy, inflamed skin, also known as razor burn. Anyone can experience it, but those with sensitive skin are especially vulnerable, says ...