In just a decade, the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris (C. auris) has emerged as one of the most formidable threats to health care settings worldwide. Nowhere in the United States is this ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis caused by an overgrowth of the yeast (fungus) Malassezia. It causes oiliness, dryness, white or yellow ...

Dogs with floppy ears, especially if they are heavy, are more likely to develop ear infections, as the ear canals are dark ...

Complicated infections may require complex treatments. Tinea cruris, commonly known as jock itch, is another common fungal skin infection. These fungi love warm and damp environments and thrive in ...

Whenever I shook hands with someone, there was a big chance that they’d exclaim about how silky they felt. But of course, time is not kind to our skin, and the skin on my hands was no exception.

and a highly dimensional tactile experience typical of the human hand.” These are still early days, the researchers note. More complex sensors and robotic technology, such as prosthetic skin ...

Jackman, 56, and Foster, 49, were recently spotted holding hands while taking a morning stroll around a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles. The duo both dressed casually with Jackman opting ...

However, developing the rash isn’t usually enough to visit a doctor unless you have more concerning symptoms that can indicate a skin infection. Keep reading to learn about the symptoms and ...

Scientists have warned that blueberries could be wiped out a fungus rapidly-spreading worldwide. Caused by a two different strains of fungus, the disease appears as a white powdery mildew on ...

Dr Abigail Waldman told her 264,000 followers on Instagram that moisturiser is not always the best product and can be useless for treating dry and scaly skin.

If you’re regularly sporting chapped lips, then you could actually be suffering from a fungal skin infection - here’s how you can tell the difference. Freezing temperatures are unfortunately ...

get vaccinated and wash your hands before and after your work out. It would also help to wear a face mask and distance yourself from other gym users where possible. For preventing skin infections ...