Cracks in the skin resulting from dryness can also increase the risk of skin infections, Dr. Tyler Barrett, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, previously told ...

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites. During a parasitic infection, specific immune cells, known as virtual memory T cells ...

Dec. 17, 2024 — Researchers created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate risks of bacterial infections ...

Researchers have discovered blow fly larvae with fake termite faces on their rears that enable them to socially integrate ...

Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may ...

Multidrug resistance in the pathogenic fungus Candida glabrata is a growing global threat. Here, the authors show that a mutation in gene IPI1, involved in pre-rRNA processing, leads to multidrug ...

Several skin conditions, both infectious and noninfectious, have been described in the homeless population including trauma, cellulitis, pyodermas, impetigo, gas gangrene, tinea infections ...

This is a skin infection where hair follicles become inflamed. Curly hair, acne, or a medical condition that compromises your immune system are risk factors for folliculitis. Symptoms include a ...

Also known as atopic dermatitis, this skin condition can cause an angry-looking rash on your cheeks. While this may look like blushing sometimes, it isn't. It has nothing to do with dilated blood ...

If your skin peeling is caused by a bacterial infection like impetigo or infected eczema, antibiotics are typically prescribed to eradicate the bacteria and heal the infection causing the problem.

Not only does the skin provide a very strong barrier against infections in the body, but it also prevents damage to the body from certain harmful substances, such as ultraviolet (UV) light from the ...