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 ...

Athlete's foot is highly contagious and can be passed through direct contact or contaminated surfaces. Until the infection is fully cleared with treatment, athlete's foot remains contagious and should ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

I Programa de Pós-Graduação em Veterinária, Departamento de Veterinária Preventiva, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil II Departamento de Microbiologia e ...

What is the difference between fungal infections and sweat rashes during monsoon? Learn causes, symptoms, treatments, and essential skin care tips for relief. The monsoon season, while offering a ...

“These infections can linger because fungal spores remain in footwear or on surfaces, ready to regrow when conditions allow,” Bowles said. According to her, using products that contain antifungal ...

Dermatophytes are a group of closely related keratinophilic fungi that infect keratinized tissues such as hair, nails and skin. The disease caused by dermatophytes is known as dermatophytosis which ...

Learn about ringworm, its symptoms, causes, types, and treatments. Discover how to identify, treat, and prevent this common ...

Rosemary oil is an essential oil made from the woody shrub rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L). Rosemary has been used as a healing herb for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and ...

Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DACVD, DECVD, DACVM, discusses diagnostic techniques for dermatophytosis. In this interview with dvm360, Domenico Santoro, DVM ...

Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that develops in warm and moist areas of the body, such as the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks. The infection can develop from prolonged exposure to ...