Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MDMedically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD An infected hangnail is a form of paronychia, a condition in which the skin next to the nail is infected. If you have a ...

Acne, allergies, and infections are some of the most common causes of red dots on your skin. Red dots on your skin that occur with breathing difficulties and wheezing require medical attention right ...

Most blisters (fluid-filled bubbles under the skin) heal on their own and aren’t cause for concern. But if your blister becomes infected, ignoring it can lead to potentially serious complications.

Last year, there were 1,168 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in England ...

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 ...

It's notoriously difficult for doctors to identify a wound that is becoming infected. Clinical signs and symptoms are imprecise and methods of identifying bacteria can be time-consuming and ...

That mysterious dark spot on your arm. The raised bump that appeared overnight. The cluster of tiny dots near your shoulder. When new marks appear on your skin, it’s natural to feel concerned about ...