Probably, the Clint Eastwood movie comes to mind first. But “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” is also a great moniker for the millions of fungi that we share the world with. Most are harmless, even good, like those mushrooms on our pizza! However, some forms can cause common skin and nail infections about… Continue reading Fungus Among Us: Sorting Out the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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How to Avoid Common Skin Infections at The Gym
Exercising at the gym offers substantive benefits – weight control, disease prevention and even mood improvement – but it’s important to remember that germs thrive in the gym. And that could put you at a risk for common skin infections, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), unless you take some precautions. “While skin… Continue reading How to Avoid Common Skin Infections at The Gym
Is It Ringworm? Signs and Symptoms
In this news release, the American Academy of Dermatology explains what you need to know about ringworm: what it is, how you can get it and how your dermatologist can treat it: What do athlete’s foot, jock itch, and barber’s itch all have in common? They are all cases of ringworm, say dermatologists from the… Continue reading Is It Ringworm? Signs and Symptoms