With the World Health Organization declaring monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern on Saturday, the United States falls into a category where human-to-human transmission is ...

You’ve probably heard of psoriasis—the chronic inflammatory condition that can cause itchy, scaly patches on your skin. Less well-known is a rare form of the disease called pustular psoriasis, which ...

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers described two cases of human monkeypox (MPX) and deep skin infection. Human MPX is a zoonotic disease ...

Gram-negative folliculitis (GNF) is one of the most common mimics and complications of acne and acne rosacea. First described by Fulton in 1968, 1 GNF in acne patients is a relatively rare ...

Popping pimples incorrectly can lead to infection and scars, but some pimples can be popped. Blackheads, pustules, and whiteheads are OK to pop if the pop is done correctly. Hard, red bumps beneath ...

Acne is a skin condition characterized by clogged pores. When pores get clogged, it causes red lesions — which you know as pimples — to form on the face or other areas of the body, especially those ...