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If you leave a vaginal yeast infection untreated, you may experience complications, such as bleeding and open sores. If you itch the affected area, you may experience infected wounds, swelling, and ...

Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that can cause itchiness in the groin or inner thighs. Home remedies and prescription medications can help ease symptoms and prevent the infection ...

In rare cases, people with sunburn may also experience an extreme, deep, painful itching called hell’s itch. Also known as devil’s itch or fire ant itch, some people describe it as an ...

Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, can cause a stuffy or runny nose, a decreased sense of smell, and other symptoms. You can usually manage the symptoms at home with a decongestant. The sinuses are ...

Itching may be associated with a rash, which may either be the cause of the itch or the result of the scratching ... such as medications (such as narcotics and other pain medications), infections ...

Diabetes-related blood sugar imbalance can weaken your immune system, making you prone to infections. Frequent respiratory infections like pneumonia might also signal uncontrolled diabetes.

Complicated infections may require complex treatments. Tinea cruris, commonly known as jock itch, is another common fungal skin infection. These fungi love warm and damp environments and thrive in ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new estimates suggesting around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 live with a genital herpes infection. That's equivalent to one in ...

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Athlete’s foot is a prevalent infection that results from a fungus that flourishes in damp and warm conditions, such as inside sweaty shoes or socks, which impacts the skin of the foot.