GOT an itch in your britches? It happens to the best of us. We’ve all had to get creative with calming a tickle in our crotch ...

Hot, humid Indian summers create the perfect conditions for fungal infections. From ringworm to athlete's foot, experts warn of rising cases. Here are 7 common infections, symptoms to watch and ...

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

Itchy armpits are a common nuisance. Dermatologists explain the potential causes of underarm itching and when to see a doctor.

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

The monsoon season triggers a lot of skin conditions because of the weather conditions. One of them is fungal acne, which many people mistake for regular acne because of overlapping symptoms like ...

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 ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Healthcare officials are sounding the alarm after a highly contagious sexually transmitted ringworm infection was ...