C reactive protein (CRP), a marker for the presence of an inflammatory process, is the most extensively studied marker for distinguishing bacterial from non-bacterial infections in febrile patients. A ...

Areas of the body that are more prone to sweating, such as the underarms, groin and the space between the toes, are ...

Both dandruff and fungal infections cause flaking, but their causes and treatments differ vastly. That’s why it’s important to tell the apart.

Circular rashes may be puzzling—and alarming. The instant most individuals catch sight of a circle or ring-shaped area on the ...

Monsoon season brings skin challenges like breakouts, fungal infections, and scalp issues due to increased humidity and sweat ...

Tinea capitis is an infection caused by dermatophytes of the genera Microsporum and Trichophyton. It is related to population clusters and poverty zones, occurs predominantly in children, and is ...