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

TOI Lifestyle Desk / etimes.in / Jun 19, 2025, 00:01 IST Monsoon season brings skin challenges like breakouts, fungal infections, and scalp issues due to increased humidity and sweat.

Health A Vaccine for Yeast Infections Could Soon Be Reality In early animal studies, the NXT-2 vaccine has looked effective against both life-threatening and common fungal infections.

This fungal infection occurs due to sweaty conditions and can spread through direct contact with infected skin or surfaces like showers, swimming pool decks, and gym floors. Sharing towels, footwear, ...

If you have fungal acne, you may be able to clear up your skin if you take a break from shaving, plucking, and waxing your hair, avoid hot tubs and pools, and wear loose clothes for about a month.

A man in China was diagnosed with a serious fungal lung infection reportedly caused by a rather unusual habit- regularly sniffing his dirty socks. The incident, which took place in Chongqing in ...

Research shows that many CIRS infections progress to GIFS, a rare fungal sinus infection that causes a severe immune response. This response damages and destroys the nose's lining. GIFS does not ...

Prevention strategies for high-risk individuals While not all fungal sinus infections can be prevented, certain measures may reduce risk, particularly for those with known risk factors.

TOI Lifestyle Desk / etimes.in / Apr 6, 2025, 18:00 IST Increased heat and humidity during summer can cause scalp infections due to sweat, oil production, and poor hygiene.

Alyssa Aguilar said her 6-year-old daughter, Lola, was very sassy and determined. The little girl was battling leukemia but recently died from a fungal infection.

Unlike typical skin infections, scalp yeast manifestations often present subtly, with symptoms ranging from mild itching to more pronounced irritation and localized skin changes.