A fungus called Sporothrix brasiliensis spreads from cats to humans, and concerns are growing over its rapid dispersal.

A strain of ringworm – also known as 'jock itch' – has become drug-resistant, and cases are increasing exponentially ...

What Is a Fungal Infection? A fungal infection, also called mycosis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. There are millions of species of fungi. They live in the dirt, on plants, on household ...

Foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. This fungal infection primarily targets the skin on the feet, but if left untreated, it can spread ...

Folliculitis, commonly referred to as "fungal acne," isn't technically acne at all. It's a skin condition caused by yeast overgrowth that leads to inflamed hair follicles. Like acne, it can be ...

An alarming trend is emerging as children's skin problems increase, with professionals reporting more cases of eczema, infections, and acne. The rise is linked to factors like environmental pollution, ...

Did you know that 95% of people experience acne before the age of 30? Maybe. But what if I told you that 27% of those people have fungal acne? Myself included. In fact, there was a time – not too long ...

Researchers may have finally solved the mystery of the fungal pathogen that has been devastating amphibian populations worldwide. The fungus, known as Batrachonchytrium dendrobatisdis (Bd), appears to ...

What looks like acne, feels like acne, but isn’t actually acne at all? That would be pityrosporum folliculitis—or fungal "acne," as it’s more commonly called (which, btw, only adds to the confusion).

Most people associate foot fungus with sweaty gym environments, but medical experts reveal this persistent infection has sneakier ways of spreading. Dr. Michael Thompson at Northwestern Medicine ...