Boils are not just pesky skin issues; they often serve as messengers, alerting you to underlying battles your body is fighting. These inflamed, pus-filled bumps can be painful and alarming, appearing ...

Staphylococcus bacteria live on skin and can cause a staph infection if they enter the bloodstream. Staph infections can involve a range of symptoms, like vomiting, rashes or inflamed skin, and fever.

Signs And Symptoms Of Skin Infections: Did you know that the 'Skin' is the largest organ in the human body? And is the first line of defence against constant exposure to harmful particles in the ...

A healthy 17-year-old is referred by his pediatrician for evaluation of recurrent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) soft tissue infections. He was well until approximately 6 months ...

A fungal skin infection occurs when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. Fungi (the plural of “fungus”) spread by releasing particles called spores into ...

Dr Louise Clarke discusses bacterial and fungal vulvo-vaginal infections and how they should be managed in primary care ...

Boils on your inner thigh usually stem from a staph infection in a hair follicle. Squeezing a boil can spread infection, which leads to more boils and possible complications. Pain relievers and warm ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic auto-inflammatory skin disease that is often mistaken for acne or boils, is causing many patients live with symptoms for years before receiving the right ...

We've all been there: you're going about your daily routine when suddenly, there's an angry red bump looking at you in the mirror. It's red, it's painful, and it may have a white tip in the center.