There are a number of infections, ranging from mild to life-threatening, that can occur when certain bacteria invade the 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 ...

Obesity significantly impacts skin health, leading to common issues like dark patches (acanthosis nigricans) and skin tags ...

Infected hair follicles can cause a skin rash called scalp folliculitis. Getting treatment right away can help keep your symptoms from getting worse.

We usually think of COVID-19 as a viral illness that causes respiratory symptoms, like congestion, sore throat and a cough. But, like a surprising amount of other viruses, the coronavirus can also ...

The rise of infections caused by Mgen, C. auris, treatment-resistant E. coli, and more could become future public-health threats, experts say.