Activities of ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and more start increasing in the spring. Here are tips for protecting yourself from ...

Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a small mite is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch ...

“Chiggers do not suck blood,” Cloyd said. “Rather, chiggers burrow and feed on dissolved skin. The larvae inject a saliva that causes the skin tissue to dissolve, and that is what the ...

Injuries, insect bites, irritation, and infections can all affect the skin on this part of the body ... mosquitoes horse and deer flies fleas chiggers fire ants Often, a red mark and itching ...

“Chiggers do not suck blood,” Cloyd said. “Rather, chiggers burrow and feed on dissolved skin. The larvae inject a saliva that causes the skin tissue to dissolve, and that is what the ...

Examples are chiggers, no-see-ums, and mosquitoes. Insect repellents that contain DEET are helpful in preventing many insect bites. Read the label carefully. DEET Products: Use on the Skin.

Scientists at CNIC have identified a specialized group of neutrophils in the skin that produce extracellular matrix. This ...

The electric skin cell signals, which move at glacial pace compared to those in nerve cells, may play a role in initiating healing.