A fungal skin infection happens when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface.

As monsoon arrives with its damp and muggy climate a perfect breeding ground is created by humidity for fungi and bacteria ...

In India’s hot and humid climate, fungal infections surge and your everyday hygiene mistakes could be the hidden cause. One of the most common skin infections is Tinea, which is also known as ...

“These findings offer new insight into how some of the fungal skin infections spreading from South Asia can evade our go-to therapies,” Dr. Caplan said in the release.

Health experts are warning of new and highly contagious fungal strains after an NYC man in his 30s developed a sexually transmitted form of ringworm — the first reported case in the US.

Treatment for fungal acne can include over-the-counter skin care products and oral medication, as well as the not-so-secret life hack of using anti-dandruff shampoo.

The pathogen only caused a few infections each year between 2013 and 2016, but starting in 2017, infections began to rise rapidly with 2,377 confirmed cases recorded in 2022 according to the CDC.

These bacterial signatures often require specific antibiotic approaches based on the likely organism suggested by the skin’s appearance. Fungal infections create distinctive patterns of red ...

Fungal infections are becoming more common in the United States, but unlike illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses, there’s no vaccine to protect against a fungal threat. While scientists aren ...

Tolnaftate is included in many products for fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm. Del Campo says it's best, however, to opt for a preparation designed for nails.