MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s called Pythiosis. It’s a rare fungal infection caused by the aquatic mold Pythium Insidiosum. It can affect the skin or gastrointestinal tract of dogs, causing sores ...

Eczema is a condition that causes patches of skin to become dry, inflamed, and irritated,” explains Joel Schlessinger, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Omaha, NE and RealSelf contributor. “It’s ...

The Ganga River has long been revered for its spiritual significance, but it also has some scientific properties that may ...

The microscopic fungus that grows in damp places can appear as fuzzy black, white or green patches and release toxins ...

By far, the most germ-rich areas in any gym are places that are warm and wet – such as saunas, showers, swimming pools or hot ...

As well as faking terminal cancer, Australian influencer Belle Gibson made a series of false health claims, now being ...

International studies have uncovered toxic metals such as lead, arsenic and cadmium in menstrual products worldwide.With Kenyan women sharing harrowing experiences.

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

The skin between the toes can peel for a variety of reasons, including allergic reactions, bacterial and fungal infections ... is not contagious, but a rash can spread from one area of the ...

Multidrug resistance in the pathogenic fungus Candida glabrata is a growing global threat. Here, the authors show that a mutation in gene IPI1, involved in pre-rRNA processing, leads to multidrug ...

Simple, uncomplicated SSSIs include erysipelas, cellulitis, furuncles, superficial abscesses and wound infections ... complicated if it involves deeper skin structures such as fascia or muscle ...

Home remedies and prescription medications can help ease symptoms and prevent the infection from spreading. Jock itch belongs to a group of fungal skin infections called tinea. As in other tinea ...