Foot fungus, also known as athlete's foot, is an infection caused by mold. Another name for this contagious condition is tinea pedis. (Photo credit: iStock/Getty Images) Athlete’s foot is the ...

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it.

Despite the name, ringworm is not caused by a worm. Rather, it’s a fungal infection that appears on the skin as a pink or ...

If you’ve ever had Athlete’s foot or jock itch, you’ve had an overgrowth of the exact same fungus that causes ringworm, known as "tinea." The typical ringworm rash resembles a flat ...

Vinegar has antifungal and antibacterial properties that can help slow foot fungus, prevent foot odor, and soothe dry feet. Vinegar is a diluted form of acetic acid that’s both versatile and ...

Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm—fungal infections go by many names but they all boil down to the same thing. Fungus is attracted to moisture, so areas of our bodies that tend to be a ...

Ringworm can take several forms but often causes ... a medication also often used to treat athlete’s foot and fungal infections on the scalp, but doctors are looking into other treatment options.

Most people associate foot fungus with sweaty gym environments, but medical experts reveal this persistent infection has sneakier ways of spreading. Dr. Michael Thompson at Northwestern Medicine ...