The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, ...

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects.

Skin infections may lead to boils, rashes, or pus-filled bumps. Several types of bacteria can cause infections. These bacteria often enter the body through avenues such as the mouth, nose ...

The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...

If you already have HIV, you may have a weakened immune system, which makes you and your skin more vulnerable to infections from bacteria ... can also cause HIV rashes. Most HIV rashes aren ...

Breast cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection on the breast. Symptoms can include inflammation, a rash, and warmth. Antibiotics are the main treatment for breast cellulitis. It is possible for ...

In some cases, bacteria — or, rarely, fungi — may cause a sinus infection. The type of sinus infection you have depends on how long it lasts and how often you get it. Symptoms of acute ...