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Why does scratching feel like such a relief, and then, just few seconds later, you are stuck with red, angry skin that's even more itching? We have all gone from a tiny itch to a full-on scratching ...

Bacterial skin infections can happen when bacteria enter the body due to a break in the skin. Different types of skin infections include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), impetigo, ...

Scalp infections are caused by bacteria or fungi entering hair follicles or skin. Treatments for scalp infections include antibiotics, antifungals, and over-the-counter steroid creams. Scalp ...

If you have itchy, red, or pus-filled little bumps on your skin, you may have folliculitis. Folliculitis is a common skin problem that affects hair follicles, the tiny pockets around the hairs on your ...

You might also know the disease as “crusted impetigo,” “pus impetigo,” or by its medical name, “Impetigo contagiosa.” It refers to the same thing: a bacterial skin infection, usually caused by ...

Angelina Labib, MD; Xochitil Longstaff, BS; Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD A 10-year-old boy presented to the dermatology clinic for evaluation of “itchy bumps” on the arms and legs over several months.

Sores or scabs on the scalp usually clear up on their own. However, they are sometimes signs of a condition requiring treatment, such as psoriasis, contact dermatitis, or head lice. Treatment options ...

This is one of the top responses to a dilemma shared online by a wife, who wants to know if it’s acceptable to be upset with her husband as he keeps using her towel. She writes: ‘Am I being ...

Folliculitis is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed due to infection, irritation, or blockage. The most frequent cause is a bacterial infection, though fungi and ...