Fungal infections of the skin are very common. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments for common fungal infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections.

Antivirals treat viral infections. Antifungal creams, ointments, powders, or pills treat fungal infections. Any break in the skin can lead to a tetanus infection if your tetanus shot isn’t up to ...

Any skin infection that looks particularly aggressive should be examined and cultured by a doctor. And, anyone prescribed antibiotics must complete the full course even if they start feeling better.

Candidiasis is a fungal skin infection. Home remedies and lifestyle changes often help, but antifungal cream or powder may be necessary. Different types of bacteria and fungi live and grow on your ...

Mupirocin cream is FDA-approved to treat certain skin infections in children ages 3 months to 16 years. To learn more about this use, see “Mupirocin cream for certain skin infections” just above.

Nestlé of Switzerland says its researchers were surprised to discover a simple and safe treatment for skin infections caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria and Candida yeasts (WO 02/ ...

It is helpful to have an appreciation of the amount of cream or ointment needed to treat a specific infected area: 1 g of cream will cover about a 10 cm x 10 cm area of skin; 1 g of ointment will ...

Impetigo is a transmissible bacterial skin infection that causes blistering. It is most common in young children. Here, learn about the symptoms and treatment options.

Foot creams can moisturize the skin and act as a treatment for common foot concerns, including calluses, blisters and more. Shop expert-recommended moisturizers from brands like Aquaphor and CeraVe.

As temperatures continue to rise this summer, chances are you’ll visit a pool or water park to cool off. You may even feel like sitting and soaking in a jacuzzi.