In other cases, the opening of the fistula to the skin can become blocked. This may lead to recurrent anal abscesses. Most fistulas need to be treated surgically. Fistulas can develop before or ...

Yes, a tooth infection can spread and affect the whole body. It can spread to the bone, blood vessels, skin, and fat if not treated promptly. Most tooth infections are easily treatable.

Yeast infections usually get worse until treatment begins. The symptoms depend on the location. For example, a vaginal yeast infection can cause increased itching, redness, inflammation, and even ...

Cosmetic products like nail polish and nail polish removers can damage the skin around fingernails. Handling raw garlic ...

Ringworm is a fungal skin infection that appears as an itchy, round patch with a clear center on many areas of the skin. Despite its name, ringworm is not actually caused by a worm. Ringworm of ...

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects.

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(6):551-552. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition which affects 15-20% of the population in developed countries including the United ...

Due to thrombocytopenia, some lesions become hemorrhagic. The skin lesions are tender and painful. Blood cultures, urine cultures, and stool cultures were obtained. The patient was started on ...

A coyote with what appears to be mange was spotted in Harwich. New England Wildlife Centers office in Barnstable urges people ...

Red spots on the skin can be caused by various factors, ranging from harmless to signs of underlying health issues. This ...

Symptoms of diabetes can show up in various ways on your body including your skin. Here are some of the signs and symptoms of ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...