A ONCE-RARE genital super-fungus that can only be killed off with a ‘toxic’ treatment is now spreading at pace among families ...

UK officials warn a drug-resistant super fungus is spreading and causing severe groin infections, prompting advice to seek ...

Flaky skin is a tough issue to tackle, having a potentially huge impact on self-confidence and mental health, as well as being uncomfortable and sometimes downright itchy. It's easy to jump to the ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways A yeast infection on the skin can cause a red rash with dry, scaly patches.Yeast infections often appear in skinfolds, under the breasts, and ...

Tinea is commonly known as ringworm, a fungal infection that can be found anywhere on the body. It gets its name because of the circular rash it causes. The name of the infection is determined by ...

Itchy balls can be a bummer. But scratching only makes the situation worse. In order to soothe that sensitive skin, you need to figure out what’s behind the itching in the first place. There are a ...

How does the immune system respond to fungi on our skin? Researchers at the University of Zurich have demonstrated that the same immune cells that protect us against skin fungi also encourage the ...

It can begin as a small sore, scaly skin, or a rash. Then it often spreads, itches, or burns. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, you may have a fungal infection. The infections can affect ...

Dear Doctors: I have dandruff, and my doctor says it’s from seborrheic dermatitis. Can you explain what that is? I’ve been using the special shampoo I was given, and it helps. When I stop using it, ...