Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Key Takeaways Skin peeling can happen because of allergies, infections, or certain ...

Erysipelas affects the outer layer of your skin, while cellulitis affects the inner layers. Erysipelas typically has more defined borders on the skin, while cellulitis can cause more systemic symptoms ...

Red dots may appear on your skin for various reasons, including acne, autoimmune conditions, injury, and infections. The most common cause of red dots on the skin is acne. They can appear anywhere on ...

Necrotizing cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis are bacterial soft tissue infections that enter through wounds in the skin. Cellulitis is a common infection that occurs when bacteria enter the deeper ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are both conditions that affect the skin. Yet an examination of HS versus MRSA shows that the causes, symptoms, and ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

We explore the disconnect between mycological cure and cosmetic recovery in Tinea Versicolor, focusing on managing patient ...

Skin tuberculosis is just one of the ways that this bacterial infection can affect your body. While less contagious than some types of tuberculosis, it can still be spread from person to person. Skin ...

Different types of belly button infections can cause different symptoms, but most skin infections cause redness, tenderness or pain, and swelling. You may also have pus, drainage or discharge, or skin ...

Bullous pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune disease that affects your skin. It’s a chronic disease that causes itchy, fluid-filled blisters to form all over your body. Although people of all ages, ...