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Person scratching their forearm due to nighttime itching in bed, with out-of-focus sheets and a night light.

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Nighttime itching: common causes and when to seek medical advice

A guide to distinguishing common causes of nighttime itching from signs that require medical evaluation. Before you read: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. To write this content, we prioritized indexed medical sources and recommendations from scientific societies.

Doctor examines a child's hand with scabies lesions, interdigital irritation, and scratch marks.

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Scabies: Information for Patients

A treatable infestation that requires accurate diagnosis, careful application of treatment, and simultaneous management of close contacts. Before reading: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. To write this content, we prioritize indexed medical sources and recommendations...

Young patient with a purplish morphea plaque on the abdomen during evaluation by a dermatologist in a doctor's office.

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Localized scleroderma (morphea): information for patients

A brief guide to recognizing hardened plaques on the skin and knowing when they require dermatological evaluation. Before reading: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. To write this content, we prioritized indexed medical sources and recommendations from scientific societies. At the end...

Couple in consultation with a nutritionist receiving instructions on a gluten-free diet in a doctor's office.

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Gluten-free diet: when it is indicated and what mistakes to avoid

A gluten-free diet is essential for some people, but it's not a universal recommendation. Before removing gluten from your diet, it's important to understand when it makes medical sense, how to confirm the diagnosis, and how to avoid a restrictive diet.

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Itching (pruritus)

A clear guide to understanding why skin itches, what the common causes are, and when to seek medical evaluation. Before reading: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. To write this content, we prioritized indexed medical sources and...

Reddish, hives-like welts on the shoulder and upper back

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Hives: What you should know

A clear guide to understanding why hives appear, what's usually behind them, and when to seek medical advice. Before you read: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. To write this content, we prioritized indexed medical sources and recommendations from...

Syndet cleanser bar on a soap dish in the bathroom, a gentle option for sensitive skin

Contact dermatitis

Syndet soaps: what are they and what are they used for?

If your skin feels tight, itchy, or red after showering, the problem might not be your skin, but rather the type of cleanser you're using. In this article, we explain what syndet (soap-free cleanser) means, what it's like...

Editorial portrait with natural skin and diffused light; it represents gentle care for dry and sensitive skin and repair of the skin barrier.

Contact dermatitis

How to repair the skin barrier (in dry skin)

What to do and what to avoid to restore hydration and tolerance in 2-3 weeks. Before you read: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. To write this content, we prioritized indexed medical sources and recommendations from scientific societies. At the end, you will find...

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Why does my skin itch?

A clear guide to understanding why itching occurs, what measures are reasonable at home, and when a specialist evaluation is warranted. Before reading: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. To write this content, we prioritized indexed medical sources and...

Atopic dermatitis: What it is, Benefits and Procedures

Atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis: information for patients

An inflammatory skin condition that can greatly improve with a consistent plan. Before you read: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. To write this content, we prioritize indexed medical sources and recommendations from scientific societies. At the end, you will find...