Dermatologists and primary care doctors say they are seeing patients whose skin is so dry and raw, it can create small wounds ...

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

People with diabetes are more prone to developing Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of infections and death associated ...

Eczema is a condition that causes patches of skin to become dry, inflamed, and irritated,” explains Joel Schlessinger, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Omaha, NE and RealSelf contributor. “It’s ...

Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a mechanism that explains the "itch-scratch cycle".

Urea offers great hydration, so your skin is going to feel more smooth and hydrated." Sharing feedback online, as reported by the Mirror, one customer said: "I have had eczema on my face since I ...

Multidrug resistance in the pathogenic fungus Candida glabrata is a growing global threat. Here, the authors show that a mutation in gene IPI1, involved in pre-rRNA processing, leads to multidrug ...

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

If your skin peeling is caused by a bacterial infection like impetigo or infected eczema, antibiotics are typically prescribed to eradicate the bacteria and heal the infection causing the problem.

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes patches of skin to become itchy and irritated. Treatments aim to hydrate the skin, reduce inflammation, and prevent infections. Researchers ...