Additional Collector of Local Bodies Dr P Sreeja has directed officials to take measures to prevent pin-worm infections and ...

A coyote with what appears to be mange was spotted in Harwich. New England Wildlife Centers office in Barnstable urges people ...

Laptops, heating pads and space heaters on bare skin can lead to erythema ab igne, or toasted skin syndrome, experts say.

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.

A natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria significantly slows the progression of vitiligo and may restore ...

Simple, uncomplicated SSSIs include erysipelas, cellulitis, furuncles, superficial abscesses and wound infections ... complicated if it involves deeper skin structures such as fascia or muscle ...

However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and treatment are also different. The autoimmune activity in psoriasis causes the rapid overgrowth of skin cells.

Dec. 17, 2024 — Researchers created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate risks of bacterial infections ...

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.

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 ...

While there is not one single cause of skin tags, several factors can increase your risk for developing them. HPV infection causes genital warts. This is a type of STI, and it’s highly contagious.

But sometimes, the nervous ritual can belie a condition called dermatillomania, which is an unhealthy obsession with picking ...