Miley Cyrus' knee infection after a music video shoot highlights how public spaces can harbor bacteria, as doctors stress the importance of hygiene and wound care.

U. of Oregon team uncovered a molecule produced by yeast on the skin that has potent antimicrobial properties against a ...

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.

The yeast Malassezia helps protect the skin from bacterial infections, but only up to a certain point. Scientists at the ...

A TikTok video warns of risks from wearing unwashed second-hand garments. A man developed a contagious skin infection from unwashed thrifted clothes. Experts advise washing all thrifted items to ...

For example, it can damage blood vessels, leave you more prone to infections, and slow down wound healing. These and other factors can lead to a range of skin problems. Scientists think diabetes ...

Acral peeling skin syndrome causes skin peeling on the hands and feet. It’s painless, but symptoms may cause distress. Learn ...

A TikTok content creator's experience has turned into a cautionary tale after he contracted a viral skin infection from wearing thrifted clothes that he never washed. The Indonesian man ...

Ringworm results from a fungal infection that develops after contact with certain fungal strains. You can contract this type of fungal skin infection through: skin-to-skin contact with a person or ...

a All models controlled for: age, sex, recurrent infection, history of compromised immune system, whether episode started as an emergency visit, use of a topical antibacterial agent, whether ...

Bumps that follow nerve pathways could indicate shingles, while those exclusively affecting skin folds suggest either fungal infections or conditions like inverse psoriasis. Associated symptoms ...