can make you more likely to develop certain skin infections. A combination of factors—such as a damaged skin barrier, an abnormal immune system, and psoriasis medications—can allow harmful ...

In some areas, this failure to gain control of schistosomiasis has devastating consequences, with not only persistently high infection intensities, but both “subtle” and severe morbidity remaining ...

Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that often ...

Simple, uncomplicated SSSIs include erysipelas, cellulitis, furuncles, superficial abscesses and wound infections ... complicated if it involves deeper skin structures such as fascia or muscle ...

Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.

17, 2024 — Researchers created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate risks of bacterial infections from ...

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 ...

Complicated infections may require complex treatments. Tinea cruris, commonly known as jock itch, is another common fungal skin infection. These fungi love warm and damp environments and thrive in ...

The females do their work while you sleep: They leave the intestine through your anus and deposit their eggs on the surrounding skin. Pinworm infections are very common in elementary school-aged ...

The primary strategy for controlling schistosomiasis in Ghana has been mass drug administration (MDA) with praziquantel, as the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended. This approach, implemented ...

Dr Joseph Larbi Opare, has advised Ghanaians to seek immediate medical care whenever they experience any skin condition ...