Learn what happens to cells inside the nose during an RSV infection, and why infants are so vulnerable to the virus.

A 27-year-old man will have a scar on his face for the rest of his life, after what he thought was a pimple turned out to be an infected cyst. In late 2024, Kai Davidson noticed a small lump on the ...

An infected nose piercing may cause pain, pus, and an abnormal odor at the piercing site. You can use home remedies like a sea salt solution or a warm compress to combat the infection. To prevent ...

If the skin of a person’s nose becomes damaged, Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection. Many people carry Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) on their skin or within ...

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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, ...