Shingles Can Develop at Any Age
Though getting older increases your risk of shingles, young adults can develop this condition as well. Learn more about why this happens. The idea...
Read moreThough getting older increases your risk of shingles, young adults can develop this condition as well. Learn more about why this happens. The idea...
Read moreIs there a connection between shingles and emotional stress? Learn more about how stress could trigger a shingles flare-up. Shingles, also called...
Read moreCellulitis is not contagious, but certain injuries and sports increase your chances of getting it. Learn how to protect yourself from exposure....
Read moreWhat Is Jublia? Jublia (efinaconazole) is an antifungal drug used to treat onychomycosis (fungal infections of the toenails). It belongs to a...
Read moreShingrix is a shingles vaccine for adults 50 years and older, administered in two doses. Learn about side effects of the second dose and what to...
Read moreAn infected lip piercing is common due to contact with food, improper care, and bacteria. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment. After...
Read moreThe shingles virus causes painful symptoms, usually in older adults. Learn who should and shouldn’t get the Shingrix vaccine, plus how it works....
Read moreBecause it is more effective, the CDC recommends the Shingrix vaccine over Zostavax. Compare the Shingrix vs Zostavax vaccines for yourself here....
Read moreLike genital herpes, shingles (herpes zoster) symptoms cause an irritable rash. Learn the best way to tell the difference between the two conditions....
Read moreCancer patients have a greater risk of developing shingles. Learn more about a new shingles vaccine that has been approved for those with cancer....
Read morePeople who are 50 years and older should get the vaccine to protect against shingles. Learn about shingles symptoms and vaccine side effects....
Read moreMRSA is a type of Staphylococcus (Staph) that is resistant to antibiotics. Learn more about symptoms and treatment of a MRSA infection....
Read moreThere are certain bug bites that can become infected. Learn more about symptoms, treatment, and ways to prevent bug bites. Bug bites are an all too...
Read moreAntifungal medications are used to treat fungal infections on the body. Learn about the different types of medications and the infections treated....
Read moreSome, not all, Medicare plans cover the cost of the shingles vaccine. Here’s what to know about the shingles vaccine cost before enrollment season....
Read moreTinea manuum is a type of skin infection of the hand. In many cases, the culprit of this infection is a fungus, or ringworm. Tinea manuum is a type...
Read moreSilver sulfadiazine is a topical cream used to prevent and treat skin infections in severe burns. Additional Content Provided and Reviewed by IBM...
Read moreShingles is a common condition. Because it is related to a weakened immune system, it can point to a possible HIV infection. Shingles, also known as...
Read morePsoriasis and ringworm present with similar rashes, but tend to be located in different areas of the body. Knowing which you have will help ensure...
Read moreJock itch blisters are a severe form of the fungal infection tinea cruris. Learn more about symptoms, treatment, and how jock itch differs from...
Read moreParonychia is a painful disease of the nail that needs to be drained of pus. Learn more about the specifics of treating an infected nail. Paronychia...
Read moreThe antibiotic Flagyl (metronidazole) is used to treat infections, and in some cases may be used for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Flagyl, known...
Read moreWhether caused by a primary immunodeficiency or a secondary cause, these problems with immunity are also not as rare as most people believe. Despite...
Read moreFungal, bacterial, and viral skin infections can range from minor to more serious. Learn about symptoms and treatments that can address these...
Read moreHot tub folliculitis occurs when hair follicles get infected by bacteria in contaminated water. Learn more about symptoms, treatment, and prevention....
Read moreSepticemia is a rare, but very serious, infection of the blood. Older people are at risk for septicemia, which is a top cause of death in the...
Read moreLearn about the causes and how to treat hidradenitis suppurativa, a painful skin condition that affects the sweat glands. Hidradenitis suppurativa is...
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