Doctors in the U.K. have warned gynecologists of the risks of necrotizing fasciitis in the external genitalia after seeing several cases.

Temperatures are finally warming up, and deodorant is again a nonnegotiable before leaving the house. But while people typically use deodorant just under their arms to ward off odors, brands are ...

Experts fear the contagious infection could be silently spreading across the UK - with patients developing an unpleasant rash ...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that manifests as a red, itchy, ring-shaped rash on the skin. It can affect various areas, ...

Also called jock itch, this fungal infection typically develops in the groin because ... forms after exercise or skin friction will likely go away on its own. However, if you suspect your rash is ...

Most lumps under the skin aren't a cause for worry ... They can enlarge and swell as part of the body’s response to a bacterial or viral infection. Less commonly, lymph node swelling can be a sign of ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that occurs when bacteria penetrate the skin and ... such as the neck or groin. They are less likely to cause swelling in the armpits. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA ...

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

It is part of a collection on childhood infections Scarlet fever (scarlatina) is a highly contagious bacterial ... Black or brown skin, it may be harder to see. Skin may peel as the rash fades, ...

Hyperhidrosis may occur on its own or develop from a condition, such as diabetes or an infection ... there are more sweat glands and skin folds, such as the groin, the sweating may be more ...

She was rushed to hospital and assessed for a tooth abscess before a CT scan was performed to rule out a bacterial infection. But she died from a rare allergic reaction to dye she was injected ...