Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

This creepy discovery could leave you scratching your head. A new study found that a deadly fungus can burrow deep into hair ...

Q: For almost two months now, I've had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more when I get hot. When I scratch, I see white or brown flakes. My ...

The damp, humid monsoon weather can increase the risk of infections, warns Dr Ritika Shanmugam, founder, chief dermatologist ...

In the complex ecosystem of the human body, yeast exists as a quiet inhabitant, typically harmless but capable of causing significant discomfort when its balance is disrupted. While many associate ...

The fungus that lives on every scalp Malassezia is a yeast-like fungus present on virtually every human scalp. Under normal ...

Many of us have been told since childhood that sleeping with wet hair can make us sick. Parents and grandparents often warned ...

Monsoon showers may feel refreshing, but experts warn that polluted rainwater and high humidity can irritate the scalp, ...