In a recent study published in the journal Nature, a research team consisting of scientists from the National Institutes of Health and Stanford University investigated how the skin independently ...

Bacterial skin infections occur when bacteria enter through the surface of the skin. They can cause symptoms such as swelling and inflammation. Treatment may include topical or oral antibiotics.

Staphylococcus bacteria live on skin and can cause a staph infection if they enter the bloodstream. Staph infections can involve a range of symptoms, like vomiting, rashes or inflamed skin, and fever.

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Viral exanthem rashes are a symptom of a viral infection. Exanthem is a medical term for a widespread rash across your body. Exanthem rashes are typically caused by viral infections, bacterial ...

A serious staph infection that doesn‘t respond to antibiotic treatment can develop from any wound, including a spider bite. It is also possible to mistake MRSA infections for a spider bite at first.

Eczema may increase your risk of bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections due to a compromised skin barrier. Good hygiene and skin care habits can help reduce this risk. People with eczema may be ...

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Mupirocin is a generic prescription medication. It comes as a topical cream and ointment. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these different forms to treat certain bacterial skin ...

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 ...