A News 9 viewer has a spider bite, and says it is red, painful, and starting to drain. Dr. Lacy Anderson has the warning signs that it could be something more severe. A News 9 viewer has a spider bite ...

In addition to surgical drainage, does antibiotic therapy improve the overall management of a skin abscess? A randomized trial was carried out in five hospital emergency departments comparing simple ...

Angry-looking bumps and boils on your face may look like HS, but experts say they are likely caused by another skin condition. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition that can cause ...

HS can cause lumps, lesions, and abscesses on the skin. Often, these lesions create an unpleasant odor due to a buildup of sweat, bacteria, and skin tissue. Treating HS often minimizes the odor. Many ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa stage 3 is the most advanced form of the skin condition. Symptoms include widespread abscesses, scarring, and tunneling wounds called sinus tracts. Hidradenitis suppurativa ...

Skin infections are a common concern, but many people misunderstand what they are and how to treat them. Sometimes, what might look like a spider bite turns out to be an infection under the skin. J.P.

Pilonidal sinus—also called a pilonidal cyst—is a skin infection that occurs in or around the crease of your buttocks. This condition happens when hair, skin cells, and dirt clog a hair follicle, ...