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 ...

Red spots on the skin can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly or without explanation. While many of these spots ...

Talk about a nail-biting decision. Choosing a reputable nail salon can be difficult — do you prioritize the slickness of the nail art? Cost? Staff expertise? Experts say that hygiene and safety should ...

Winter is often seen as a season that gives the skin a break from sweat, humidity and infections. But doctors across India are now reporting the opposite, a steady rise in skin rashes, itching and ...

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 ...