For patients with early infection with Lyme disease (LD), standard and modified two-tiered testing (STTT and MTTT) diagnostic algorithms have low sensitivity, according to a study published online ...

Doctors are warning parents that wet swimwear, pool water and damp clothing can trigger fungal infections and other irritation in children during summer. They say early attention to symptoms and basic ...

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - Concerns about a common, contagious skin infection had some parents worried about their kids’ safety. At the splash pad on Olcott Street in Manchester, a parent reported to ...

Plus, who is at the highest risk of catching one.

Necrotizing cellulitis is a type of bacterial skin infection that can spread and destroy the skin and underlying tissues. It is a medical emergency as it can progress rapidly and lead to severe ...

Viral skin rashes (also known as viral exanthems) can cause itching, irritation, and pain — and possibly symptoms like fever or fatigue. Unlike allergic rashes, which happen when your immune system ...

Catching psoriasis early is vital for managing the disease effectively and minimizing its impact on your quality of life. Timely intervention can help slow disease progression, alleviate symptoms, and ...

Migrant populations in the US experience dermatologic health issues due to environmental, violence-related, and occupational exposures during migration. Infections and inflammatory skin conditions are ...

There are a handful of bacteria, viruses and even parasites that can live in sand and salt water. Learn how to minimize your ...

A Johns Hopkins Medicine study involving a dozen people with the inflammatory skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), which mostly affects skin folds, is believed to be the first to provide ...