Tired of itchy, burning feet? Athlete's foot, a common fungal infection, can be tackled with simple home remedies. Discover ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Athlete's foot (tinea pedis, or ringworm) is a common fungal infection that causes itching, redness, and irritation between the toes. Over-the-counter creams ...

The gold-standard treatment for dark spots is hydroquinone, a prescription cream that’s highly effective, but often ...

Some species of termites are known to cultivate their own crops of fungus within their nests, similar to the way humans maintain farms to feed people. One such species is Odontotermes obesus, which ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - If you’ve noticed your crape myrtle leaves changing color this summer, you’re not alone. Experts say the problem is widespread — and nothing to panic about. Mark Wilson, horticulture ...

A News 9 viewer has questions regarding small patches of skin that can change color in the summertime. Dr. Lacy Anderson has more on how you can identify and treat what is known as tinea versicolor.

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection, not a parasite. The fungus can infect other pets and people (zoonotic) in the household. Effective treatment requires a three-part strategy: oral ...

Robots take on a dangerous and world-consuming fungus in Mycopunk, a new co-op shooter set in outer space. We chatted to the developers about how the fungal menace was created. If you're a fan of ...

A fungal skin infection occurs when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. Fungi (the plural of “fungus”) spread by releasing particles called spores into ...

Objective: Tinea capitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the scalp and hair shafts caused by dermatophyte infections, manifests clinically as erythematous lesions, scaling, alopecia, and pustule ...