A fungus called Sporothrix brasiliensis spreads from cats to humans, and concerns are growing over its rapid dispersal.

What Is a Fungal Infection? A fungal infection, also called mycosis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. There are millions of species of fungi. They live in the dirt, on plants, on household ...

Foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. This fungal infection primarily targets the skin on the feet, but if left untreated, it can spread ...

A 45-year-old woman got burned — literally — by a natural remedy meant to cure toenail fungus. A recent case study — first published in BMJ Case Reports on July 3 and reported by LiveScience on Friday ...

An alarming trend is emerging as children's skin problems increase, with professionals reporting more cases of eczema, infections, and acne. The rise is linked to factors like environmental pollution, ...

What’s the Difference Between Eczema and Ringworm? Though they can have similar symptoms of inflamed and itchy skin, eczema and ringworm are different. Eczema can be brought on by a number of things, ...

As your nails and skin are exposed to moisture and oxygen on a regular basis, they are vulnerable to fungal infections. Stress, cold temperatures, and low air quality can increase your risk of ...

Patients infected with a deadly, drug-resistant fungus are dripping with the dangerous germ, which pours into their surroundings where it lies in wait for weeks to find a new victim. That’s according ...

This fungus is found in the soil, sewage, and decomposing vegetation of tropical or subtropical coastal regions. In particular, these areas include the Caribbean and the coast of South America. Tinea ...

Most people associate foot fungus with sweaty gym environments, but medical experts reveal this persistent infection has sneakier ways of spreading. Dr. Michael Thompson at Northwestern Medicine ...