Search results for skin infections

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  • Acne - Causes

    Teenage acne is thought to be triggered by increased levels of a hormone called testosterone, which occurs during puberty.

  • Infected piercings

    Find out about the symptoms of an infected piercing, including what to do if your piercing is infected and how to keep your piercing clean to stop it getting infected.

  • Rashes in babies and children

    NHS information on some common rashes in babies and children, such as chickenpox, eczema, impetigo, ringworm, scabies, slapped cheek syndrome and more.

  • Thrush in men and women

    Find out more about thrush (yeast infection), including what the symptoms are, how it's treated, why it happens and how to help prevent it.

  • Balanitis

    Read about balanitis, which is where the head of the penis is swollen and sore. Find out about the symptoms, causes, treatments and when to get medical help.

  • Infections in pregnancy that may affect your baby

    Find out about infections that can affect a baby during pregnancy, such as rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), hepatitis, HIV and chickenpox.

  • Lichen planus

    Find out about lichen planus, a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body.

  • Warts and verrucas

    Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin. Find out what causes them, how they’re treated and when to get medical help.

  • Contact dermatitis

    Read about contact dermatitis, a type of eczema that causes inflammation of the skin when you come into contact with a particular substance.

  • Herpes simplex eye infections

    Find out about herpes simplex eye infections, including what the symptoms are, when and where to get medical help and how they're treated.