Government researchers have just done the first genetic survey of all the fungi that live on our skin. Their findings? They’re in your ears, they’re in your nose and, yes, they are in the goop between ...

Q: I have had trouble with fungal infections between my toes. I used clotrimazole, which seemed to help a bit. What really cleared it up was apple cider vinegar. Once a week after bathing, I would use ...

Summer is coming, which means it's almost sandal time, so if unsightly toe fungus is making you hide your feet, a new laser treatment could change that.Nail fungus is disfiguring to the toe nail and a ...

Fungus thrives in warm, moist environments, and your choice in sock can make a big difference in your healing process.

Perhaps the skin in between your toes is itchy. Or the skin on the sides of your feet is flaking and irritated. These are classic signs of athlete’s foot. Doctors call it tinea pedis and it’s a common ...

It’s time to face the fungal foot facts: On average, each one of us is currently walking around with 100 types of fungi living on the soles of our feet, in between our toes, and on our toenails, ...

Experiments in flies have also shown fungi may travel to the brain and affect function. This is the best evidence we ...

Foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. This fungal infection primarily targets the skin on the feet, but if left untreated, it can spread ...

Thick, yellow, and brittle toenails are often caused by fungal infections like onychomycosis, which thrives in moist environments and on keratin. Risk factors include diabetes, poor circulation, and ...

It’s the middle of summer, which means sandal-wearing weather is in full swing. Here are some tips from a D.C.-area nurse practitioner on how to keep your feet in good health. “The summer produces ...