We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

Bacterial genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heritable information in bacteria, their chromosomes, plasmids, transposons and phages. Techniques that have enabled this discipline are ...

Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may have on your elbow or ankle right this minute.

It’s winter in the D.C. region and for many people that means having the spotlight on your body’s largest organ—skin.

An itch so intense it disrupts sleep, accompanied by small, red rashes that spread across the body, is the daily reality for ...

An inner-thigh rash may be caused by a variety of factors, including friction, chafing, an allergic reaction, a disease, and a health condition. Its appearance depends on the rash's trigger. The ...

The bacteria can cause symptoms, such as rashes, diarrhoea and liver damage. Reducing pollution is the best way to avoid harmful bacterial growth.

“Broken skin barriers” are real. They’re the subject of great interest from " skinfluencers " on TikTok, but they’re also ...

Itchy ankles may be a symptom of many different issues, including dry skin, an allergic reaction, a bacterial or fungal infection, and underlying health conditions. In addition to itchiness, affected ...

“Our study helps resolve this paradox by providing evidence that scratching also provides defense against bacterial skin infections.” The scratch-itch cycle in rashes To investigate what perpetuates ...

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 ...