What Is a Fungal Infection? A fungal infection, also called mycosis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. There are millions of species of fungi. They live in the dirt, on plants, on household ...

A skin and hair expert today sounded the alarm over the risk of catching ringworm this winter—which may lead to baldness. Cases of the contagious skin fungus that can cause disfigurement, jumped ...

Winter is often seen as a season that gives the skin a break from sweat, humidity and infections. But doctors across India are now reporting the opposite, a steady rise in skin rashes, itching and ...

Red spots on the skin can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly or without explanation. While many of these spots ...