We’re on the precipice of sandal weather, whether your toes are ready or not. But if a particularly persistent and unsightly ...

An increased risk of both invasive and superficial fungal infections was observed among patients who received TNF-α inhibitors for various conditions.

Dr Rakesh Gupta, senior consultant, internal medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, says: “In India, frequent fungal infections include tinea (ringworm), onychomycosis (nail fungus), oral and ...

A 37-year-old White woman presents to the clinic for a routine skin examination. The clinician notes dystrophic nails on both ...

A Chinese man's bizarre habit of sniffing his dirty socks landed him in hospital after it led to him developing a serious fungal infection in his lungs. The unnamed man, described as an 'ordinary ...

Fungal infections occur when yeast that naturally lives in the body overgrows. A person with diabetes has a higher risk of a fungal infection, and diabetes can make treatment more challenging.

Wearing nail polish can sometimes tie your look together but keep in mind that it could impact the health of your nails. Here ...

Most fungal nail infections that cause yellowing are known as onychomycosis. While it can affect both fingernails and toenails, it most often affects toenails. Feet spend more time in warm, damp ...

Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a common, preventable fungal infection mainly affecting the groin ... The KOH test involves the application of a chemical called potassium hydroxide (KOH) to a skin ...

In fact, it can help with fungus nail infections, work as an antiseptic and treat itchy bites, get rid of dandruff and even prevent flowers from dying. Here are some of its top everyday uses ...