A mild finger irritation could signal a dangerous whitlow. Learn the symptoms before it becomes a serious infection.

They can send this to a laboratory for analysis to check whether bacteria or fungi are causing the infection. Paronychia is a skin infection around a fingernail or toenail. Symptoms include ...

Impetigo is a highly transmissible bacterial skin infection that involves blistering. It can occur when bacteria enter the skin through a cut or insect bite, commonly affecting young children.

"Inserting your finger in your ear, especially if you have long, sharp nails, can damage the delicate tissues of the ear canal by creating small abrasions. These tiny cuts then become entry points for ...