Health officials are closely tracking spread of a fungus in health care settings that has been deemed an “urgent ...

It's not quite as bad as The Last of Us. But progress has been achingly slow in developing new antifungal vaccines and drugs.

Cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been confirmed in at least 17 states so far this year, with the Midwest seeing some of the highest numbers, including several in Illinois.

Tinea versicolor, or pityriasis versicolor, is a fungal skin infection caused by the Malassezia fungus. It can cause symptoms such as lighter or darker patches of skin, itchiness, and more.

“In about 3% of people that are infected, the fungus goes somewhere else in the body, beyond the lungs to your skin, bone and joints, and other organs, or weird places like your ...

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Stephanie Taylor warned that if people skip washing their face entirely they can develop fungal folliculitis. The skin condition is a rash caused by yeast that de ...

Learn the most common causes of white spots on nails, a condition known as leukonychia. Plus, experts explain how to treat ...

The fungus can survive on surfaces, like countertops, doorknobs, or even people’s skin, for a long time before spreading to vulnerable patients. “It’s really good at just being, generally ...

Moisturizing is one of the best ways to get rid of razor bumps. It's important to be very gentle with affected areas, so make ...

The deadly and drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is under close surveillance as health experts work to calm its spread.