Dermatologists explain how hypochlorous acid can treat redness and acne, and suggest some more products that use it.

A circular rash isn't always ringworm. While the bullseye circle rash is typical of ringworm, a fungal infection, the cause also can be an allergic reaction, skin disorder, or other type of skin ...

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Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

The majority of the fungal diseases seen in the UK are skin infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm, which trigger itchy rashes, usually in crevices like the buttocks, genitals and armpits.

Heat, moisture, and chafing in the skinfold cause inflammation and a rash. The inflammation may develop a secondary infection caused by yeast, fungi, or bacteria that love being in a damp environment.

Kidney fungal infections, though uncommon in healthy individuals, can pose significant health risks when immunity is compromised. These infections are particularly prevalent among individuals with ...

Explore top treatments to tackle stubborn fungal nail infections, with expert guidance from podiatrist Tamara Guerreiro Iglesias. The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you ...

Some of these therapies include nanoparticles, such as metal-based ones. In a bioprocess based on the fungus Fusarium oxysporum, Reyad M. El-Sharkawy, PhD, a microbiologist at Benha University in ...

Jamie Samnang thought she'd been bitten by a mosquito when a rash on her arm became so itchy ... diagnosed her with the contagious fungal infection ringworm - saying she'd most likely caught ...

The parents of a 20-year-old woman who died of meningitis after being turned away from hospital have warned families not to rely on a traditional DIY test for the condition. Last month, an inquest ...