Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for ...

Testosterone can potentiate S. aureus quorum sensing independent of auto-inducing peptides, increasing toxin release and host-cell damage, whereas progesterone and estrogen do not show the same effect ...

Using a few zaps of electricity to the skin, researchers can stop bacterial infections without using any drugs. For the first time, researchers designed a skin patch that uses imperceptible electric ...

The Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria that caused a Mexican company to recall its contaminated Tec Italy Shampoo Totale is harmless when kept in check but dangerous when it ventures beyond its usual ...

Necrotizing cellulitis is a type of bacterial skin infection that can spread and destroy the skin and underlying tissues. It is a medical emergency as it can progress rapidly and lead to severe ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa is not contagious. It cannot be spread from person to person or from item to person. It is a ...

The skin forms a natural barrier that prevents bacteria entering the body. Severe burns stop this protective function from ...

AT least six deaths have now been linked to using potentially contaminated skin cleansing wipes, figures suggest. Earlier this year, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urged people not to use ...