Often skin changes are harmless and clear up on their own, but others can be warning signs of something more serious ...

The NHS has issued a warning over a bacterial infection that can be spread by a tick bite and, if left untreated, can result ...

Spots can also look very different depending on your skin tone. Some pink, red, or brown spots are more obvious on fair to ...

When your skin is red, itchy, and irritated, it could be a rash or it might be hives. We spoke with experts to learn how to ...

Scratching your skin can feel satisfying, but learn how it impacts inflammation and bacterial infection defense.

Your skin absorbs this allergen when you touch the plant. You may be able to reduce symptoms of poison oak rash with several treatments. These include over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription ...

Biochemistry and Biomolecular Engineering Research Division, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Bandung Institute of Technology, Jl. Ganesa No.10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia ...

An overgrowth of bacteria causes bacterial vaginosis ... fitting clothes Shaving your pubic hair can cause your skin to become itchy. One study indicated that 80.3% of 1,110 women and men reported ...

The majority of the fungal diseases seen in the UK are skin infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm, which trigger itchy rashes ... of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which kill more than ...

The inflammation may develop a secondary infection caused by yeast, fungi, or bacteria that love being in a damp environment. These germs trigger your immune system to react, which leads to skin ...

The stratum corneum is important because it blocks bacteria and other microorganisms from entering underlying tissues. It also serves as the scaffolding onto which sebum clings. Compromising these ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body, including the skin. Once it reaches the skin, TB can cause a variety of lesions ...