Dr. Lisa Martinez at Stanford’s Department of Dermatology explains that people often unknowingly transfer fungus to their hands, face, and other areas through this simple action. That relaxing ...

The term “foot fungus” describes superficial fungal infections of the skin or toenails. Two of the most common foot fungi infections are tinea pedis and onychomycosis. Tinea pedis is also ...

scientists argued about whether they were fungi, trees, lichens or plants. According to research by Dr. Francis Hueber of the Smithsonian, the Prototaxites met their end at the hands of evolving ...

Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a type of fungal skin infection. It’s common and highly contagious but not serious. It can often be treated with an over-the-counter topical fungicidal ...