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 ...

The daily use of deodorants, while essential for many, can sometimes lead to unexpected skin complications. Medical professionals increasingly report cases of armpit boils linked to specific deodorant ...

Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD A boil on your butt may be fluid-filled, itchy, or painful.An infected or inflamed ...

Staphylococcus bacteria live on skin and can cause a staph infection if they enter the bloodstream. Staph infections can involve a range of symptoms, like vomiting, rashes or inflamed skin, and fever.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin condition that causes painful lumps under the skin that may burst, scar, and form tunnels. Early HS is often misdiagnosed as acne vulgaris, cysts, ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...