Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matt Binnicker is the CSO for Mayo Collaborative Services. Due to the alarming surge in cases of mpox (formerly referred to as ...
Southern corn rust is generally considered a “tropical disease,” but there were unusually widespread reports of the fungus ...
Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus aureus. Cysts are painless, non-infectious ...
Folliculitis is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed due to infection, irritation, or blockage. The most frequent cause is a bacterial infection, though fungi and ...
A 58-year-old woman presents for evaluation of palmar blisters that appeared 2 months ago. The blisters are intensely pruritic and the severity of itching waxes and wanes. The patient is otherwise ...