Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She likens the itchiness to a... Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just ...

Nothing screams, I totally forgot to use sunscreen!!! like a flaming red sunburn but, you know, it happens to the best of us. That said, having an itchy sunburn is just cruel. Like, youre already ...

Summertime means more time outdoors, but without proper protection, that fun in the sun can lead to painful sunburn. Symptoms include red or pink skin, swelling, tenderness, and a hot sensation when ...

Spending time outside — even just a little — can often lead to sunburn if your skin is unprotected. And sunburns can happen at any time of the year, not just summer. In fact, a 2024 American Academy ...

Sunburns typically resolve within 3 to 5 days, but very severe burns can take up to two weeks to heal, and any sunburn can cause lasting damage to the skin. Moisturizing, hydrating, and keeping cool ...

A meta-analysis of 17 studies showed that painful, blistering, and/or severe sunburns of medium and high frequencies significantly increase the risk for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). To ...

Most people like to spend time outdoors on sunny days. Too much sun exposure, however, can have serious consequences. These can include: This article looks at some of the consequences of spending too ...