Infections
Articles on Infections from our board-certified dermatologists.
What Is a Carbuncle?
A boil is an infection of the hair follicle that develops under the skin. When multiple boils develop this is…
Finding The Right Treatment For Shingles
Many of us who have had chickenpox as children may be aware that the virus that causes it can become…
What Are Hair Follicle Infections?
When red inflamed bumps appear it's easy to assume it's just acne, but it could be a sign of an…
Finding the Right Treatment for Warts on Your Hands
Warts are the result of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can spread easily through skin-to-skin contact. Here's what you should…
Understanding Cold Sores
Cold sores are small, painful blisters that develop on the lips and around the mouth, caused by the herpes simplex…
What Is Molluscum Contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that most commonly affects children under 10, causing hard, raised red bumps known as…
What Is Impetigo?
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection most often seen in babies and children, though adults can catch it too.…
Treating Shingles
The same virus that caused childhood chickenpox can reactivate later in life to cause shingles, a painful, blistering rash. Here's…
Is My Rash Ringworm or Something Else?
There are many reasons you might have a rash, and several conditions can masquerade as ringworm. Here's how a dermatologist…