Despite their often unsightly appearance, scabs serve as a protective barrier, safeguarding a wound from infection while the body works to repair tissue damage. Understanding the science behind ...

On this date in 1904, the Bismarck Tribune announced an outbreak of cattle scab in North Dakota. It was noted that the ...

Regular hand soap can sometimes irritate skin, which may stall the healing process and in turn, lead to an infected cut. Of course, the way everyone reacts to various cleansers differs from one ...

Ringworm is caused by infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin by fungi. It occurs in all species of animals including man. Fungal infections cause little, if any, permanent damage or ...