An itch can drive you absolutely crazy, but there are times when scratching only makes it worse—throwing your body's ...

A new study found Filipino, Vietnamese and Native Hawaiians and Pacific islanders are particularly vulnerable.

Gordon said seabather’s eruption in Auckland was likely to be caused by a siphonophorae. “Divers call it the long, stringy, ...

WE all get the odd mark on our bodies now and then, whether it be a dry patch of skin, an odd-looking mole or a frustrating pimple. While these are often harmless, there are times when they could ...

Swimmers have reported itching, rashes or red spots after entering the water in Auckland.

Learn about rheumatoid vasculitis, neutrophilic dermatoses, and other rheumatoid arthritis rashes, their symptoms, and when ...

Several confectionary products have been recalled as they contain undeclared milk, making them potentially unsafe for anyone ...

The rash may appear in lines where the plant brushed against the skin, and can vary from mild irritation to severe blistering ...

People with eczema usually experience flare-ups during the winter season. During these periods, symptoms become worse and ...

Swimmers at one of Auckland’s most popular beaches are among the latest to find themselves “mauled by sea lice” as the small ...

The council's environmental health technical specialist Darryl Thompson said it was seabather's eruption - a rash caused by ...

Beachgoers at some of Auckland‘s most popular swimming spots have been left covered with itchy red rashes, the result of ...