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

“Strep or staph bacteria are common causes of skin infection like cellulitis,” said Siegel. “Bacteria can be found [on streets], like E. coli, shigella and enterococci, which are from fecal matter, ...

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 ...

Bobby Henderson describes it as an "excruciating pain" from an infection following an injury while retrieving his jet ski on Lake Dora.

A deadly superbug that sometimes claims the lives of more than a million people globally a year may have a nemesis that lives right under your nose.

This can damage your skin and cause the infection to spread. Most boils can be treated with a minor surgical procedure that includes opening and draining the boil. However, antibiotics may also be ...

Is your dog's scratching keeping you up at night?! Here are 20 all-natural, inexpensive remedies available to you, for your ...

Ear infections are a common and painful occurrence in infants and toddlers. Oral antibiotics are often prescribed ... of membranes like eardrums and skin to facilitate uptake.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has alerted the public to a 'highly contagious' health issue that could develop into a ...

Researchers have flagged some "promising" new approaches that could save lives and dramatically improve patient recovery.

A search was conducted to find clinical trials of topical antimicrobials for uSSSI. The MEDLINE database was searched for articles from 1966 through to August 2007 using the subject terms 'topical ...