Nutritional interventions at a community level may be the best way forward to both prevent and treat the “flesh-eating” skin ...

Nutritional interventions at a community level may be the best way forward to both prevent and treat the "flesh-eating" skin infection Buruli ulcer in the fight against neglected tropical diseases ...

The baby was found nonresponsive in a filthy home, and doctors said she was severely malnourished, covered in dirt and ...

HSA urges the public to avoid purchasing or using modafinil and armodafinil from illegal, unknown, unregistered or unreliable ...

Varicose veins are a common vascular condition that can cause discomfort, swelling, and aesthetic concerns. While visible ...

Buruli ulcer is a tropical disease caused by the environmental bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans. The bacteria releases toxins that can destroy skin, blood vessels and subcutaneous tissue ...

The largest ulcer was 5.5 cm in diameter. The skin surrounding each of the ulcers was hyperpigmented, wrinkled and scarred (Figure 1). The ulcer floor was tender on palpation and did not bleed on ...

How long is a cold sore contagious? Cold sores are extremely contagious and can be spread easily through skin contact (such as kissing or sharing a drink), says Li. “The duration that someone ...

Experiencing five or more severe sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases the risk of melanoma by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer by 68%. This study is among the few to examine the ...

Helen Keough noticed a new ulcer had appeared underneath her tongue in summer last year. Helen was hospitalised for 12 days after undergoing a tracheotomy and skin graft surgery to make a new flap ...

For Black people, surviving skin cancer begins with knowing what to look for—and where. Hint: It often shows up where the sun ...

Skin cancer stands as the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States, bringing about millions of cases annually.