University of Basel researchers have discovered that bacteria can sense threats in advance through a general danger signal.

Superficial folliculitis is an inflammation of the upper section of the hair follicle, and may be caused by an injury to the follicle, by infection ... may contain pseudomonas aeruginosa, which ...

In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

In new research published today in PLOS ONE, we show that antimicrobial proteins isolated from oyster hemolymph (the ...

Of course, the world is full of germs, despite all our wiping and washing, but it’s disturbing to find so much bacteria – ...

The study identifies new cell types within the skin that are targeted by EBOV during infection and ... This Prototype Sunscreen Protects Your Skin and Cools You Off, Too Dec. 19, 2024 — Wearing ...

Purpose. The pharmacology, antimicrobial activity, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical efficacy, safety, and place in therapy of ceftobiprole are reviewed. Conclusion. Ceftobiprole is a ...

This study presents a valuable finding on the role of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitors (SLPI) in developing Lyme disease in mice infected with Borrelia burgdorferi. The evidence supporting the ...

Atopic dermatitis, affecting 10% to 20% of children globally, is marked by chronic inflammation and varied complications, including infection risks.

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 2, 2024, entitled "Less frequent skin ...

Figures reveal that over the past two years nearly 700 legal cases linked to the preventable skin infections were settled. Bed sores – also known as pressure ulcers – develop when a patient ...