DEAR DR. ROACH: I've been having trouble with boils for a couple of years. Last year, my doctor told me that it was a staph infection. After about a week on the antibiotics he prescribed, I started to ...

Deodorants are a staple in our daily hygiene routines, but not all of them are created equal. Many people have experienced the discomfort and pain of boils under their arms after using certain ...

Reaching for that stick of deodorant might be second nature in your morning routine, but dermatologists are raising red flags about certain ingredients that could be causing more harm than good.

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

A pimple on your butt could be a boil, which is a hair follicle infection. It could also be keratosis: a skin condition where dead skin cells build up in your hair follicles. Acne on your butt is ...

Cellulitis and skin abscesses are both due to bacterial infections. They may develop separately or together, and they need different treatments. Your skin is home to about 1,000 different species of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I've been having trouble with boils for a couple of years. Last year, my doctor told me that it was a staph infection. After about a week on the antibiotics he prescribed, I started to ...

We've all been there: you're going about your daily routine when suddenly, there's an angry red bump looking at you in the mirror. It's red, it's painful, and it may have a white tip in the center.

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...