Skin infections are linked to atopic dermatitis. Here's how to stop the symptoms and how to manage eczema to reduce the risk ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I've been having trouble with boils for a couple of years. Last year, my doctor told me that it was a staph infection. After about a week on the antibiotics he prescribed, I started to ...

Boils are not just pesky skin issues; they often serve as messengers, alerting you to underlying battles your body is fighting. These inflamed, pus-filled bumps can be painful and alarming, appearing ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I've been having trouble with boils for a couple of years. Last year, my doctor told me that it was a staph infection. After about a week on the antibiotics he prescribed, I started to ...

Cellulitis and skin abscesses are both due to bacterial infections. They may develop separately or together, and they need different treatments. Your skin is home to about 1,000 different species of ...

The rain may bring cooler weather, greener landscapes, and relief from the summer heat but it also brings a hidden danger that many people overlook. If you've ever noticed itchy rashes, peeling skin, ...

Bug bites are common during the summer, but some can develop into serious skin infections that require medical treatment. Dr. Lacy Anderson says a painful, bright red bump that looks like a large ...

Our genitals are such an important and sensitive part of our bodies. So it's not surprising that keeping them healthy was as important in antiquity as it is today. Science X Daily and the Weekly Email ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Staph infections tend to feel a bit scarier than, say, a sinus infection, even though they are quite common ...