Laptops, heating pads and space heaters on bare skin can lead to erythema ab igne, or toasted skin syndrome, experts say.

However, developing the rash isn’t usually enough to visit a doctor unless you have more concerning symptoms that can indicate a skin infection. Keep reading to learn about the symptoms and ...

Thin skin tears more easily because it loses some insulation and padding—this can lead to pressure ulcers and infections. As you age, your skin takes longer to heal itself. Medical conditions like ...

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Experts say people should look for a change in the skin as a sign you could have contracted the worrying HMPV infection which is surging in parts of the world. Cases of Human metapneumovirus have ...

The females do their work while you sleep: They leave the intestine through your anus and deposit their eggs on the surrounding skin. Pinworm infections are very common in elementary school-aged ...

If you already have HIV, you may have a weakened immune system, which makes you and your skin more vulnerable to infections from bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause an HIV rash.

Throughout our lives, we’re exposed to all sorts of bacteria, viruses and other bugs. These infections don’t arrive one by one – they’re often overlapping, and our immune system is ...

China describes the rise in respiratory infections as a common seasonal trend during winter despite reports of a flu outbreak overwhelming hospitals. Authorities maintain that the situation is ...

Cracked eggs should not be eaten due to the risk of Salmonella Enteritidis ... and vomiting 12 to 72 hours after infection. The symptoms usually last for 4 to 7 days, and in most of them it ...

As of Jan. 3, 14 people had tested positive for Salmonella infections. Five of the patients have been hospitalized. Many of the sick people became ill after eating food served at two Christmas ...

Salmonella poisoning can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, chills and abdominal cramping. Illness typically lasts several days, and people can spread the infection to others even ...