Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is one of the most common bacterial organisms that reside on the skin. Usually, it does not cause problems, but it can lead to several types of infections when it gets ...
Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.
From eye infections to throat infections to skin allergies, people are falling sick everywhere. The monsoon season makes for an amicable environment for fungi to thrive – leading to infections.
Lip products can transmit cold sores or other oral infections. Skin-to-skin contact through shared brushes or applicators can spread bacteria or fungal infections like ringworm. Additionally, sharing ...
In addition, the relatively short follow-up makes it impossible to determine if treatment had an impact on recurrence, treatment failure or re-infection, especially in chronic skin conditions.
Sep. 26, 2024 — Scientists believe the hormone hepcidin, when produced in the skin, may be the root cause of psoriasis -- a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of ...