At least three patients at Victoria Hospital's palliative care unit have tested positive for the ...

Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

Scientists at Stanford are developing a painless, topical vaccine using a common skin bacterium to trigger immunity.

A doctor has taken to BBC Morning Live to tell people to watch out for an unusual sign that can appear on their legs. And if ...

Folliculitis, caused by bacterial or fungal infections, is inflammation of your hair follicles. It presents as bumps or a rash on your skin anywhere hair grows, including the scalp, torso ...

Once your toenail breaks the skin, bacteria starts to form, the area will start to swell, and you could develop a serious fungal or bacterial infection. If it goes untreated, an ingrown toenail ...

Existing research suggests scratching itchy skin can often make it worse, aggravating a wound and spreading harmful bacteria.

Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to ...

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

A charity has rescued "bewildered" horses and ponies that were being illegally smuggled out of the UK for suspected fattening ...