Butt acne is one of those skin issues almost everyone experiences at some point, yet hardly anyone talks about openly. It can ...

Draining simple skin abscesses in combination with antibiotic treatment is more effective than drainage alone, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Butt acne is usually not true acne but can be caused by conditions like folliculitis or keratosis pilaris. Benzoyl peroxide body washes and ...

An abscess occurs when an infection causes a pocket of pus to develop. Abscesses can develop on the skin, in the mouth, or inside the body. Bacterial infections typically cause abscesses. Pus develops ...

Dead skin buildup on the buttocks is a common concern that affects people of all ages and skin types. This area of the body is particularly prone to developing rough, bumpy texture due to constant ...

**Note this is a special early release from the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2021). Please credit the conference if you use this story* Irish doctors ...