Abscesses are swollen areas filled with pus. Here’s a look at the symptoms of an abscess.

An abscess is an inflamed area of skin filled with pus. As with any infection, the best form of treatment is to engage in preventative measures. Of course, these can only be taken if you understand what causes an abscess to form.

Abscesses are pockets of pus that form in response to the white blood cell’s attempt to eradicate bacteria. Here are a few natural remedies for dealing with small, cutaneous abscesses.

An abscess is a large, pus-filled pocket generally caused by germs and microbes. Here’s a look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, and risk factors of abscesses.

Leprosy is a frightening prospect, and although the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a campaign several decades ago to eradicate it, it does still exist. Here’s a look at the prospective risk factors of Hansen’s disease.

Caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy was once a death sentence. However, treatments have come a long way. Here’s a look at the effective course of treatment for this potentially debilitating disease.

Although leprosy is quite rare in the United States, it remains a serious issue in other parts of the world.The faster you get treatment, the less serious complications will be. Here’s a look at the signs and symptoms of leprosy.

Although researchers and experts still don’t completely understand leprosy, they do have a pretty good handle on what causes it. Here’s a look at the transmission and causes of leprosy.

While leprosy has become quite rare in the United States, it is less so worldwide, with potentially crippling consequences without early treatment. Here’s a look at the causes, transmission, symptoms, and treatment of leprosy.

While most birthmarks are innocuous, some can portend the presence of particular illnesses. Others can be unsightly and damage your self-esteem. Here’s a look at when to consider birthmark removal.

Just because you were born with a birthmark doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it forever. Instead of letting self-consciousness overwhelm you or your child, check into these options for birthmark removal.

Some birthmarks can be indicative of particular disorders and even cause problems in and of themselves. Don’t panic just yet -- here are a few tips about how to know if your baby’s birthmark is something to worry about.