How many times were you told not to scratch an itchy rash when you were a kid because you’d only make it worse? Well, it turns out that advice was actually correct and now we know why, according to a ...

Young dolphins seem to learn this skin care routine from their elders as the coral mucus contains bioactive compounds that ...

By altering the metabolism of the skin, the Zika virus guarantees its own survival, resulting in turning humans into mosquito ...

Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.

The infected specimen was spotted on the ceiling of an abandoned gunpowder storeroom. The images that the team took indicated that some news fungal species might be infecting the spider.

A search was conducted to find clinical trials of topical antimicrobials for uSSSI. The MEDLINE database was searched for articles from 1966 through to August 2007 using the subject terms 'topical ...

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that is usually benign. Some healthcare professionals do not consider this infection an STI as it can occur commonly without sexual contact.

Yes, a tooth infection can spread and affect the whole body. It can spread to the bone, blood vessels, skin, and fat if not treated promptly. Most tooth infections are easily treatable.

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

But new research suggests that having high levels of one certain gut bacteria could keep you protected from pathogens that might otherwise cause infection. The gut microbiome is a complex ...

Sometimes patients with a buried penis also have skin infections and scarring on their penis. In these cases, your surgeon may remove the skin of your penis. Then they will replace it with a skin ...