Think of your skin as a barrier. It’s typical for about 1,000 species of bacteria to live on it. Healthy skin keeps bacteria and other germs from getting inside your body. If you or your child has ...

The National Collegiate Athletic Association warned its member institutions this month to be on the lookout for skin infections resistant to widely used antibiotics that in recent years have led to ...

A painful skin infection not treatable with most common antibiotics is spreading through the Los Angeles County jail system, affecting more than 1,000 inmates in the last year and causing at least 57 ...

A skin infection occurs when parasites, fungi, or germs such as bacteria penetrate the skin and spread. This can cause pain, swelling, and skin color changes. Skin infections are different from rashes ...

Having psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflamed skin patches, can make you more likely to develop certain skin infections. A combination of factors—such as a damaged skin barrier, an ...

Life behind bars — with its close contact and sharing of soap and towels — has contributed to several prison and jail outbreaks of a hard-to-treat skin infection that health officials fear could ...

It isn’t just about popping, there is a certain procedure that needs to be followed in order to minimize scarring and prevent other infections (Shutterstock) Boils are generally not considered high ...

MRSA is more common in healthcare settings than in the community. In either case, early treatment is important to prevent a potentially fatal infection. Share on Pinterest picture alliance/Getty ...

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Boils are something anyone can experience at least once, but if taken lightly and neglected, they can lead to complications or even ...

This small midline swelling could be a result of any of the following depending on what it is growing from in your baby's head: 1. Skull bones: The skull is made up from four main bone plates, two at ...

The skin on the back of the neck by the hairline comes into contact with many things that can irritate it. As a result, lumps, bumps, and other skin concerns are relatively common here. A lump can be ...