Learn scabies symptoms, causes, and treatments. Spot early signs, know the risks, and discover effective ways to treat and ...

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 ...

Skin tuberculosis is just one of the ways that this bacterial infection can affect your body. While less contagious than some types of tuberculosis, it can still be spread from person to person. Skin ...

Necrotizing cellulitis is a type of bacterial skin infection that can spread and destroy the skin and underlying tissues. It is a medical emergency as it can progress rapidly and lead to severe ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A pair of women in New York City were identified as two of the first cases of a drug-resistant, highly contagious skin infection in the United States. The Centers for Disease ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — 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. But before you do, ...

Your skin is your largest organ—and unlike your heart or lungs or kidneys, you can actually see it. That makes it a useful window into what’s going on inside your body. “It’s an immediate indicator of ...

MRSE and MRSA are bacterial infections caused by the Staphylococcus genus. These infections are resistant to several types of antibiotics, making them more difficult to treat. They can cause serious ...

Skin issues, including skin allergies, infections and ear issues, are the most common dog problems that are presented to insurance companies as claims. It can be difficult to distinguish between ...