Cellulitis may have different symptoms depending on the type of bacteria involved and where on your body it affects. These factors may influence which antibiotics a doctor prescribes to treat ...

A fungal skin infection occurs when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. Fungi (the plural of “fungus”) spread by releasing particles called spores into ...

Necrotizing cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis are bacterial soft tissue infections that enter through wounds in the skin. Cellulitis is a common infection that occurs when bacteria enter the deeper ...

In a recent article published in the Cell Reports Journal, researchers used a preclinical mouse model to demonstrate that T helper 1 (Th1) effector memory cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) + T cells ...

Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII is a drug resistant fungus that causes skin disease in animals and humans. The fungus is acquired through sexual contact, according to the CDC. The infection is ...

Depending on how severe your infection is, MRSA wounds can take from a few days to several months to heal. MRSA infections can range from a minor skin infection to a much more serious systemic ...

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, ...

We explore the disconnect between mycological cure and cosmetic recovery in Tinea Versicolor, focusing on managing patient ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

If you notice your dog has skin lesions, is scratching more than usual, or has a bad odor, they might be dealing with a condition called pyoderma, one of the most common skin diseases in canines. This ...