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

Rashes usually clear up and you’ll have a period of remission, but they can flare up again. If you learn to recognize and avoid what triggers flare-ups, you may be able to reduce the frequency ...

Fungal biology is the scientific discipline that concerns the biology of fungi, which include unicellular microorganisms as well as large multicellular organisms. Fungal biology is sometimes ...

Fungal genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heritable information in fungi. Yeasts and filamentous fungi are extensively used as model organisms for eukaryotic genetic research, including ...

In North America, sun rashes are most common in late spring or early summer, when people get their first hefty dose of UV after not being in the sun all winter. What a Sun Rash Looks Like A sun rash ...

When the fungus enters the body, the immune system sends white blood cells to the affected area to fight the infection and irritation.

Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that often ...

White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...

In 2019, state health officials released the first-ever list of hospitals and nursing homes in New York that treated patients harboring Candida auris, the deadly drug-resistant fungus. That list ...

Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that can cause itchiness in the groin or inner thighs. Home remedies and prescription medications can help ease symptoms and prevent the infection ...

Acitretin: This medication is an oral (take by mouth) retinoid that can clear or markedly reduce widespread rashes, bumps, and other signs on your skin. Retinoids should not be used during pregnancy, ...

Nearly 14 years after white-nose syndrome began devastating bat populations in New Brunswick, researchers see signs the fungus is receding and bats are becoming more resilient against the disease.