Fungal Infections
Should You Be Scared of the Candida Auris Fungus…
An old schoolyard refrain, "there's a fungus among us," once got a laugh. We are not laughing anymore! The fungus Candida auris is spreading rapidly in the US! It's a potentially deadly fungal infecti…
What Can You Do to Get Rid of Toenail Fungus?
If you have noticed that your toenails are thick and yellow, you are not alone. Nail fungus affects a lot of people, so we are glad that we can offer some popular remedies for nail fungus. People may …
Show 1274: Can We Make Sick Buildings Healthy? (…
Are you getting enough fresh air? More than a century ago, Florence Nightingale insisted that hospitals needed good ventilation to get lots of fresh air. That would keep patients from spreading danger…
Nurses Know that Home Remedies Knock Out Nasty N…
Many people are reluctant to visit a dermatologist or podiatrist because of nail fungus. There is the embarrassment factor. Nail fungus looks kind of gross. Nasty nail fungus infections just don't see…
Will Vicks VapoRub Help Your Athlete’s Foo…
If you have ever struggled with persistent athlete's foot, you know it can be hard to eradicate this fungal infection. Of course, there are plenty of over-the-counter products for treating it. In addi…
Can MoM (milk of magnesia) Offer Relief from Joc…
Wherever there are folds in the skin there is the opportunity for jock itch. That means women as well as men are vulnerable. Summertime is the worse time for jock itch. That’s because of the heat an…
Remedies Offered for Troublesome Under-Breast Ra…
Over the years, we have heard from many women who experience a troublesome breast rash. The skin becomes irritated and red. Often it itches or hurts, especially during hot weather. However, some peopl…
What Can You Do for Summer Skin Problems?
When temperature and humidity rise, our body’s natural air conditioning kicks in. That means we start sweating. As the moisture evaporates from our skin, it cools us, at least a little bit. Unfortun…
Show 1192: How a Scary Fungus Is Threatening the…
You may have heard about antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They can greatly complicate the treatment of infections. But have you ever heard of antifungal-resistant fungus? Infectious disease experts knew…
Show 1183: How to Manage Your Foot Problems
Do your feet hurt? Foot problems can interfere with both work and leisure time activities. You won’t want to walk the dog or go dancing, not to mention stand at a cash register or move about a clini…
Scary Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Is Spreadi…
A life-threatening drug-resistant fungal infection is spreading around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reporting outbreaks of Candida auris in 12 states. New York…
Do Mouth Microbes Help the Immune System?
Humans support a variety of microbes on our skin, in our digestive tracts and elsewhere. As a result, some observers have noted that there are more bacterial cells than human cells in our bodies. As w…
How to Fight Fungus with a Sock Soak
Have you ever had to fight fungus on your feet? The infection may show up between your toes or spread over the soles. To get rid of it, you may have tried an antifungal lotion or cream, such as clotri…
Going Without Panties Didn’t Cure Jock Itc…
Q. The humidity this summer is driving me crazy. I have what men probably call jock itch. It looks like a fungal infection in my groin area. I have tried over-the-counter creams without much success. …
Soothing Rash Under Breasts
Q. Thanks for your recent column about rash under the breasts. I had been suffering for so long. As soon as I came home I would take off my bra or put a piece of cloth between my bra and my skin. Zeas…
Reaction to Fungi Triggers Inflammation
Your gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of bacteria. This microbiome contains more 1000 different species of microbes. Scientists have long suspected that fungi also take up residence in our …
Heat and Humidity Make Skin Itch
Most people think of dandruff and its flakes as a winter-time problem. Cold air and central heating are thought to dry out the skin and make the scalp flake. But skin problems are not restricted to co…
Breast Fungus Secrets Exposed
Fungi love damp dark places, so they often thrive in the crevices between toes and in folds of skin. The groin is especially susceptible. That's why men often complain of jock itch. Women can have joc…