Infections of the brain can cause headache, weakness, confusion and seizures. Approximately one-third of all patients infected with nocardiosis develop skin ulcers or sores, instead of an internal ...

"The idea was to avoid dependence on batteries and to create flexible devices that could be adapted to the skin or ... to prevent infections in surgical wounds and pressure ulcers, but can also ...

Researchers at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili developed a device that monitors skin temperature continuously ... The sensor can help not only to prevent infections in surgical wounds and pressure ...

She has had cosmetic treatments but said anyone can have youthful-looking skin. Day's tips include using an SPF cream every day and not smoking. The board-certified dermatologist Dr. Doris Day has ...

Ulcers are most often caused by either a bacterial infection or by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These factors may make the stomach lining more prone to damage from the ...

Several treatment options can help to heal skin ulcers and prevent complications. If the ulcer is large or deep, growing in size, incredibly painful, or if you have any signs of infection (increased ...

pylori), a pathogen that causes peptic ulcer infections. The scientist noted that the burden of H. pylori was high in Nigeria, adding that there was a lack of awareness and misdiagnosis of the ...

They can involve all layers of the skin and have numerous aetiologies such as infections, tumours or inflammation. Atopic dermatitis is a highly heritable skin condition. Here, the authors perform ...

or induration); any cellulitis or erythema extends ≤2 cm around ulcer, and infection is limited to skin or superficial subcutaneous tissues; no local complications or systemic illness Mild 2 ...

Thin skin tears more easily because it loses some insulation and padding—this can lead to pressure ulcers and infections. As you age, your skin takes longer to heal itself. Medical conditions like ...