A boil forms due to a bacterial or other infection of a hair follicle and skin at the root of a hair. Many resolve on their own with time and home management.

Tori Spelling is opening up about homeschooling her daughter, Stella, after she was bullied because of her eczema.

Anotehr case of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," has been reported in southwest Florida. Here's how ...

From relentless itching and painful flare-ups to sleepless nights and emotional exhaustion, eczema can take a serious toll on ...

Scientists explain how to tell the difference between freckles, age spots, and moles — and when a skin change could signal ...

Hidden skin symptoms early warning signs help identify possible health issues at the earliest stage for timely action.

Patients with psychosis and preexisting skin conditions fare worse after treatment with an atypical antipsychotic than those ...

If dry skin is causing itching, apply a cool compress to the affected area. Use a hydrocortisone cream or ointment containing ...

When most people think of eczema, they picture a dry, red, inflamed and itchy rash. But on darker skin tones, eczema can look ...

Scientists have found that people with mental health conditions who also have skin problems may face worse mental health ...

Toasted skin syndrome causes a net-like rash to appear where the skin has been exposed to a heat source. It may resolve on ...

A new treatment for a debilitating inflammatory condition which affects joints and skin has shown promising early results in an international clinical trial of more than 200 patients worldwide.