Findings from a new study could help doctors select more effective treatments earlier for patients suffering from leishmaniasis, a disfiguring skin infection.

Nearly one million people worldwide are plagued annually by cutaneous leishmaniasis, a devastating skin infection caused by ...

Increased heat and humidity during summer can cause scalp infections due to sweat, oil production, and poor hygiene.

S trep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...

Hypopigmentation is a chronic condition in which areas of the skin are lighter in color than normal. Causes may include ...

No association was observed between serious infection risk and Janus kinase inhibitor use in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease.

Most cases of nocardiosis start out as lung infections, in which pus-filled cavities, or abscesses containing the bacteria, form in the lungs. This can cause symptoms such as chest pain, a cough ...

The results of ongoing research by Amprologix, a spinout company at the University of Plymouth, will be presented to leading ...

If you’re prone to sweating, Dr Wylie recommends using antifungal powders to prevent crotch rot. And when it comes to avoiding fungal foot infections, you should also avoid walking barefoot in ...

However, their value in the management of uncomplicated skin infections is not yet clearly defined. This literature review discusses various topical antibiotic treatment options for uncomplicated ...