Pathogenic Mucorales fungi are common in immunocompromised. Here, Cheng et al. determine the molecular architecture of their chitin/chitosan-rich cell walls and the restructuring that occurs in ...

Fungus gnats are small black flies, also known as sciarid flies, mushroom flies and mycetophilids. They are a very common pest, especially when plants are grown in pots of soil-free compost. In fact, ...

It’s important not to forget about the scalp when looking to maintain strong, healthy strands. “Scalp health determines the vitality of your hair, and different scalp types benefit from ...

“Look for products with antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-fungal properties that can help treat seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis,” she adds. “Antifungals also inhibit yeast ...

A warm foot soak may help soothe toenail fungus symptoms. Here's how to make a soak with vinegar or baking soda, what to expect, and over-the-counter foot soak options (like tea tree oil) to try at ...

“I have early memories of stylists pointing out the ‘dryness’ on my scalp, telling me to grease it with oils,” she recalls. It didn't help. Adults in Floyd’s life were perplexed too ...

A dry, itchy scalp can seriously mess with your day-to-day life. Beyond the maddening urge to scratch, there's the embarrassing component: dandruff and big white flakes studding your strands.

When the fungus has access to moisture and nutrients, it grows long, branching fungal chains throughout the soil. When the soil dries out, these chains fragment to form fungal spores, which can be ...

Fungal infections are evolving and becoming resistant to the medicines used to treat them, causing what some researchers are calling a "silent pandemic" that needs to be addressed urgently.

Fungal Infections Silent Pandemic: While antibiotic resistance mostly concerns bacteria, a recent Lancet study urges focusing on fungal infections, which could become a ‘silent pandemic’. In the ...

The monsoon season can give rise to itchy, scratchy skin, even your scalp, because of the humidity, sweat buildup, and increased risk of fungal infections. Taking care of your scalp can prove to ...