A persistent myth is that acne results from poor hygiene. It’s an understandable assumption given that bacteria play a role, ...

Gram-negative folliculitis (GNF) is one of the most common mimics and complications of acne and acne rosacea. First described by Fulton in 1968, 1 GNF in acne patients is a relatively rare ...

There are a number of infections, ranging from mild to life-threatening, that can occur when certain bacteria invade the skin.

A man’s face erupted in nasty pustules after he caught a deadly fungal infection. Doctors discovered the 29-year-old had contracted Talaromyces marneffei — one of the world’s “most feared fungi.” When ...

Acne is a skin condition characterized by clogged pores. When pores get clogged, it causes red lesions — which you know as pimples — to form on the face or other areas of the body, especially those ...

About 20% of newborns will develop acne, which typically resolves on its own after a few weeks, but may require treatment.

At SEMERGEN 2025, experts explain how dermocosmetics bridging dermatology and cosmetics can help GPs manage skin concerns, ...

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers described two cases of human monkeypox (MPX) and deep skin infection. Human MPX is a zoonotic disease ...