In fact, Malassezia is a type of yeast that lives and dines on all of our scalps. And in about half of the human population, its activity causes dandruff. So, why do some people have more dandruff than others? And how can it be treated? We might consider ourselves individuals, but we...
You can alsotweak the fertility and pH of the soil to weaken the fungi and strengthen your grass. However, these measures depend on what fungus is infecting your lawn. For example, dollar spot and red thread disease can be pushed back by applying small amounts of nitrogen. Brown patch, on...
Kojic acid- produced by certain fungi and by fermentation of soy sauce and rice wine, Kojic acid can be used in skincare to reduce pigmentation and is one of the few ingredients that has clinically proven benefits when treating pregnancy-related melasma. Kojic acid for hyperpigmentation works in...
Crohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope. Ad According to theNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases(NIDDK), more than half a million Americans have Crohn'sdisease, which has become more common in the United States in rece...
Sepsis, colloquially known as blood poisoning, occurs as a result of an infection, usually from bacteria. Bacteria can enter the blood stream via an open wound, from another part of the body after a surgical procedure, or even from a urinary tract infect
Most cases of ringworm can be treated at home with creams you can buy without a prescription. (Photo credit: iStock/Getty Images) About 40 different species of fungi can cause ringworm on the skin. Fungi like warm, moist environments, whether it's a rainforest or a sweaty locker room. ...
Fungus spreads through spores often carried by wind, water, insects or exposure to infected pruning equipment. There are many types of fungi that affect the health and appearance of a tree. The spread of fungus to other parts of the same tree, or to a different tree altogether, can be con...
albicans be- ing the most common causative agent [1,2]. Even though Candida species is a part of the normal human flora, a small percentage can cause disease: 1) Candidaemia with or without endophthalmitis, 2) Disseminated haematogen- ous infections with deep organ involvement 3) Chronic ...
How Is Toenail Fungus Treated? To treat nail fungus, doctors prescribe topical antifungal creams. Prescription medications include the use of medicated cream. But, topical applications may have limited efficacy. It may not be effective in killing fungi if it has penetrated deep into the nail bed...
Jock itch(tinea cruris) is a fungal infection most commonly associated with theTrichophytongenus of fungi. It can spread from person to person through skin-to-skin contact or from a fungal infection on the feet, known as athlete’s foot.7 ...