At first, your skin turns red in the area of the infection, and a tender lump develops. Where do boils come from and what causes them? Then after four to seven days, the lump starts turning white as ...

MRSA is more common in healthcare settings than in the community. In either case, early treatment is important to prevent a potentially fatal infection. Share on Pinterest picture alliance/Getty ...

Think of your skin as a barrier. It’s typical for about 1,000 species of bacteria to live on it. Healthy skin keeps bacteria and other germs from getting inside your body. If you or your child has ...

They can grow to an unbelievable size when wrongly popped with a needle or pin, thus making the area surrounding the skin red and painful. These home remedies will get rid of boils in no time Boils ...

Got strange blisters in your armpit? It may be more serious than you think. Find out the hidden causes, dangers, and simple ...

It isn’t just about popping, there is a certain procedure that needs to be followed in order to minimize scarring and prevent other infections (Shutterstock) Boils are generally not considered high ...

The World Health Organization last week declared mpox (previously monkeypox) to be a global health emergency. The disease experienced a global outbreak in 2022, which subsided in Europe, Asia and the ...

Three more cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, have been reported in Florida as of Sept. 18.