Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that spreads easily and often looks like a thin red circle on the skin. Despite ...

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) among outpatient visits in the United States is high and increasing, according to a study ...

Obesity significantly impacts skin health, leading to common issues like dark patches (acanthosis nigricans) and skin tags (acrochordons), often signaling underlying metabolic problems such as insulin ...

Thick, yellow, and brittle toenails are often caused by fungal infections like onychomycosis, which thrives in moist environments and on keratin. Risk factors include diabetes, poor circulation, and ...

How to avoid skin infections: Always pat your skin dry after a shower, and change out of sweaty clothes immediately — especially after workouts or long commutes (Image: Pexels) Think the end of ...

Different types of belly button infections can cause different symptoms, but most skin infections cause redness, tenderness or pain, and swelling. You may also have pus, drainage or discharge, or skin ...

This story was produced by Grist and co-published with Arizona Luminaria. This story is part of Vital Signs, a Grist series exploring the ways climate change affects your health. It is published with ...

Q: For almost two months now, I've had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more when I get hot. When I scratch, I see white or brown flakes. My ...

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - Concerns about a common, contagious skin infection had some parents worried about their kids’ safety. At the splash pad on Olcott Street in Manchester, a parent reported to ...

A fungal skin infection occurs when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. Fungi (the plural of “fungus”) spread by releasing particles called spores into ...