Skin and hair experts agree that going to bed before drying your hair can lead to troublesome scalp issues — and even hidden ...

Fungal infections like Malassezia. This type of yeast is typically present on the skin but can overgrow and cause folliculitis, especially in oily or humid conditions. Excess sebum production. When ...

Know why seasonal skin infections are on the rise during monsoon and what you can do to prevent them and stay healthy.

Skipping evening showers may seem harmless, but experts warn it can cause health issues that go far beyond just feeling uncomfortable.

Treatment for scalp folliculitis varies depending on the cause and severity. Medications such as oral antibiotics, antifungal creams, antiviral drugs, and topical antibiotics or steroids may be ...

Folliculitis refers to the bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle that can lead to redness or pustules centered around the hair follicle.

While losing 50–100 hair strands per day is typical, during monsoons, it could exceed 250. This spike can happen due to ...

Fungal pathogenesis is the process by which fungi infect and cause disease in a host. Not all fungi are pathogens and have the ability for pathogenesis, also known as virulence. Candida auris is a ...

Fungal genomics is a scientific discipline that concerns the genome, encompassing the entire hereditary information, of fungi. Fungal genomics can, for example, be used to study fungal evolution ...

Folliculitis. This is a bacterial or fungal infection in a hair follicle. It can cause the follicle to fill with pus and crust. It may also swell or itch.