Government researchers have just done the first genetic survey of all the fungi that live on our skin. Their findings? They’re in your ears, they’re in your nose and, yes, they are in the goop between ...

A new map of the fungal species lurking on human skin reveals the most diverse communities can be found on — you guessed it — the bottom of the feet. Genetic sequencing found the fungal genus ...

Foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. This fungal infection primarily targets the skin on the feet, but if left untreated, it can spread ...

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that causes itchy, flaky skin between toes and on foot soles. You may also experience foul-smelling feet and changes in skin color depending on what type you have.

It’s time to face the fungal foot facts: On average, each one of us is currently walking around with 100 types of fungi living on the soles of our feet, in between our toes, and on our toenails, ...

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. So is athlete’s foot. So is jock itch. These ailments are all essentially the same thing in different places—and there are others, too. So let’s talk about ...

There’s a difference between not-so-attractive, beat up feet and seriously gross feet, and when you’re dealing with athlete’s foot, you’ll usually experience the latter. Athlete’s foot—also known as ...

Many things can trigger an itch between your toes. Perhaps you’ve had the misfortune of encountering a fungus or an insect with an affinity for your skin. Or perhaps you’ve developed a chronic ...