Furuncles are common on the face, neck ... erythrasma is often confused with fungal infections like athlete's foot or jock itch. Bacterial folliculitis is a relatively common infection of the hair ...

Health chiefs are calling on people to know how to spot the signs of the ancient infection after a rise in cases ...

Wearing comfortable breathable socks and shoes will reduce friction, allow the skin to stay dry and minimise the conditions for fungal infections. Control blood sugar levels: Managing blood sugar ...

Health chiefs are urging people to know how to spot the signs of the infection which is associated with a skin fade haircut ...

Pharmac will next year fully fund a cream to treat fungal skin infections which it says will benefit almost 800 people. Econazole nitrate 1 percent cream - branded as Pevaryl - can be rubbed onto skin ...

Poor hygiene practices among barber shops has been cited as the reason for the increase in cases of the ancient fungal ...

Doctors are warning people to steer clear of bat guano, a.k.a bat poop, after two cannabis growers contracted a fatal fungal infection linked to its use. Researchers at the University of Rochester ...

Experts cautioned they can be home to a cocktail of bacteria not visible to the named eye, leaving users at risk of anything ...

Tackling the yeast here can therefore help to shift fungal infections on the skin. I would advise you to avoid all foods that feed yeast such as sugar, refined carbohydrates such as white bread ...

Parasites, including fleas and mites, are a common cause of skin disease in dogs, according to Dr. MacMillan. If your dog is ...