Cutaneous candidiasis is a yeast infection that affects the skin and causes a red rash accompanied by dry and scaly patches of skin. Sometimes, these scales will ooze pus or become crusty. Although ...

Cellulitis and skin abscesses are both due to bacterial infections. They may develop separately or together, and they need different treatments. Your skin is home to about 1,000 different species of ...

Appearance of white spots on the skin might worry quite a few people. A sudden emergence of lighter spots on the face, hands, ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Boils start as tender bumps ...

A bacterial skin infection is a very common, often overlooked health concern that can go unnoticed in its early stages and ...

Most blisters (fluid-filled bubbles under the skin) heal on their own and aren’t cause for concern. But if your blister becomes infected, ignoring it can lead to potentially serious complications.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Boils and cellulitis are distinct skin conditions, but both can occur due to bacterial infections. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics to treat cellulitis, and home remedies, such as a warm compress, to ...

Protecting skin doesn't need fancy expensive routines. Needs paying attention and being consistent. Actually do that and ...

MRSE and MRSA are bacterial infections caused by the Staphylococcus genus. These infections are resistant to several types of antibiotics, making them more difficult to treat. They can cause serious ...

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - Concerns about a common, contagious skin infection had some parents worried about their kids’ safety. At the splash pad on Olcott Street in Manchester, a parent reported to ...

Pimples or a pimple-like rash can develop on any part of the body, including on the legs and thighs. Potential causes include folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, and hives. Pimples often appear as one or ...