What is a carbuncle? A carbuncle is a connected group of boils that stem from an infection of the skin. “They are sometimes confused for a spider bite,” said Dr. Allison Arthur, a dermatologist and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ah, summer. Lots of us look forward to spending time outdoors when the weather is nice and the sunlight stretches well into the evening. But all that time outdoors can put you at risk for a bevy of ...

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 ...

We've all been there: you're going about your daily routine when suddenly, there's an angry red bump looking at you in the mirror. It's red, it's painful, and it may have a white tip in the center.

These tell-tale signs and photos will help you identify and treat common skin disorders — and less common disorders of the skin. Ah, summer. Lots of us look forward to spending time outdoors when the ...

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 ...