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In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

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

can make you more likely to develop certain skin infections. A combination of factors—such as a damaged skin barrier, an abnormal immune system, and psoriasis medications—can allow harmful ...

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.

Complicated infections may require complex treatments. Tinea cruris, commonly known as jock itch, is another common fungal skin infection. These fungi love warm and damp environments and thrive in ...