Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Acne (Acne vulgaris) is a common skin condition that presents as pimples on the body ...

Paronychia is a type of nail infection, most commonly caused by the bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, which affects the skin around the nail (called nail folds). It can also occur as a result of ...

A vaginal boil is a pus-filled bump that develops in the skin outside your vagina. This mainly involves the skin of your labia majora, which are the outer folds of the vulva. Even though the boil ...

Dermatology Nursing. 2005;17(2):165-166. Dermatology Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum (2nd edition) was written to provide the reader with core knowledge about the specialty of dermatology ...

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Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It's made up of several different substances, including water, protein, lipids, minerals and chemicals. The average adult's skin weighs about 6 pounds ...