Ringworm is often easy to spot with its characteristic red rings on the skin. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images June 29, 2023 Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment – 6 questions answered Rodney E. Rohde, Texas State University An aggressive, antifungal-resistant form of tinea, a contagious ringworm fungal infection, has appeared in the US, likely driven by overuse and misuse of antifungal medications.
Shutterstock April 22, 2022 What is toe jam? From harmless gunk to a feast for bugs Caroline Robinson, Charles Sturt University and Luke Donnan, Charles Sturt University Toe jam was mentioned in a song by The Beatles. Maybe they knew a thing or two about foot hygiene.
Shutterstock February 28, 2020 Why do I sweat so much? Tom Bailey, The University of Queensland and Faith Pizzey, The University of Queensland Sweating is usually our body’s way of stopping us from overheating. But if excess sweating is a problem for you, there’s help.
Koldunova Anna/Shutterstock.com April 12, 2019 Hyperhidrosis: the excessive sweating condition that could ruin your life Louise Dunford, De Montfort University For the roughly 3% of people who have this condition, sweating can be almost constant.