Courtney is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in the clinical setting, helping individuals navigate their way through their healthcare journeys. She has been in the frontlines ...

Boils can create significant discomfort, particularly when they develop in private areas. These painful, pus-filled lumps impact quality of life and require proper understanding for effective ...

Vaginal boils happen when the hair follicle oil glands in the skin get infected, leading to swelling or irritation in the genital area. Boils might not be a serious condition, but they may happen ...

The daily use of deodorants, while essential for many, can sometimes lead to unexpected skin complications. Medical professionals increasingly report cases of armpit boils linked to specific deodorant ...

Think of your skin as a barrier. It’s typical for about 1,000 species of bacteria to live on it. Healthy skin keeps bacteria and other germs from getting inside your body. If you or your child has ...

We've all been there: you're going about your daily routine when suddenly, there's an angry red bump looking at you in the mirror. It's red, it's painful, and it may have a white tip in the center.

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

April 27, 2001 — -- A trip to the beauty salon was anything but pretty for more than 100 women in California. A contaminated pedicurist's footbath led to unsightly and potentially disfiguring ...