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Mold is a type of fungus that grows in moist environments and reproduces by producing spores. The term mold is sometimes used to refer to all fungus, but this is incorrect. There's no scientific evidence that mold grows on human hair. But another type of fungus called yeast commonly grows on the scalp and can lead to hair loss or dandruff. Some fungi can grow directly on your hair. Why do people get fungi in their hair? An online search of "moldy hair" returns many results about how to get rid of mold in your hair. However, many of these results are from websites selling hair products marketed toward targeting hair mold, which is not a problem you need to worry about. There's no evidence that mold can grow on human hair. And despite the claims of some websites, your hair doesn't smell when wet because of mold. But some other fungal infections of the scalp like seborrheic dermatitis may contribute to an odor. What other fungi may affect your scalp and hair? A numbe...

Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs. CIDRAP: Swiss Study Finds Catheter-Associated UTIs Are More Frequently Antibiotic Resistant A study of urine cultures in Switzerland found that pathogens that cause catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) were more frequently resistant to antibiotics than non-CAUTI pathogens, researchers reported yesterday in Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology. (Dall, 3/21) ScienceDaily: Researchers Uncover A Protein Deficiency In Neurons Of Patients With Neurodegenerative Diseases That Could Be Targeted By New Gene Therapy Approach Researchers discovered that a protein called Stathmin-2 is lost in these neurons, which prevents them from regenerating after injury and disrupts their connection with the muscl...

Tinea corporis , or ringworm on the body, is a common fungal infection. The main symptom of ringworm is a ringlike rash. This fungal infection typically affects large body areas, such as the arms and legs. Despite its name, the condition is not caused by worms. It is caused by a contagious type of fungus that can be transmitted through close contact. It is easily treatable, and most people do not experience any severe symptoms or complications. This article will cover the signs and symptoms of tinea corporis, its causes, how it is diagnosed and treated, and more.  Reproduced with permission from ©DermNet NZ and ©Raimo Suhonen www.dermnetnz.org 2022 Tinea Corporis Symptoms The symptoms of ringworm appear differently depending on the area of the body with the infection. General symptoms include: Itchy or scaly patches that appear red, gray, or brown Patches might appear as raised skin plaques A round, flat patch of itchy sk...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois' top doctor is warning about cases of strep throat in children. Illinois health officials issued an alert about a rise in dangerous strep throat cases, with at least five pediatric deaths reported so far in the state. The warning centers on the invasive Group-A strep throat. Severe complications from strep happen when, in rare instances, the bacteria migrate to other parts of the body and become invasive. "Germs are being found in parts of the body where you don't usually see them. They'll be found in the bloodstream, the lungs or even in the joints," said Dr. Michael Cappello, with Advocate Children's Hospital Dr. Cappello, the vice-chairman of Advocate Children's Hospital, said there have been cases at the hospital of patients with invasive Group-A strep, with some needing intensive care. However, all were treated successfully. The reason behind the spike in pediatric cases remains unclear. "With the increase in viral infec...

It's possible to get rid of toenail fungus without medication, but it can take time. Image Credit: Jan Hakan Dahlstrom/Stone/GettyImages In This Article What's up with your toenail? It's thickened. Yellow. Brittle, or a little misshapen. Smells bad and really looks quite gnarly. It might be toenail fungus. Toenail fungus is simply a contamination of the nail with fungus — and it's tough to cure, Alex Kor, DPM, a podiatrist in Lebanon, Indiana, tells LIVESTRONG.com. Video of the Day That's because the infection lives under the nail in the nailbed, Cameron West, MD, board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist at U.S. Dermatology Partners in Wichita, Kansas, tells LIVESTRONG.com. That location makes treatment a challenge, as the nail itself can easily block medication from reaching the infection. Typical treatment of nail fungus might include prescription topical antifungal cream applied to the nail, ...

By Parmita Uniyal , New Delhi Mar 21, 2023 01:44 PM IST Diabetes can affect all aspects of a woman's wellness from sexual, reproductive health to kidney diseases and nerve issues. Expert tips on diabetes reversal. Diabetes has been on rise across the globe in people of all age groups and genders. Believing that women are at a lesser risk of developing diabetes is a myth as studies have shown that the metabolic disorder is equally prevalent in both men and women. However, women are additionally at risk of gestational diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. According to a recent review, the lifetime risk of males developing diabetes from the age of 20 years is 55.5% while in case of women, the figure stands at 64.6%. Obesity, hypertension, and living in an urban area are among the risk factors for diabetes in women. Hormonal changes during a woman's menstrual cycle and menopause can also affect blood sugar in women and raise risk of ...

The Skill Checkup series provides a quick, case-style interactive quiz, highlighting key guideline- and evidence-based information to inform clinical practice. A 48-year-old man in the United States presents with worsening tenderness and stiffness in his left foot, along with new-onset pain, tenderness, and stiffness in his right index finger. It is hard for him to open jars and zip his jacket, neither of which had been a problem before, and walking can be uncomfortable, especially first thing in the morning. He has had psoriasis for 6 years, which has been managed topically and which does not really bother him, although it is still mildly visible on the scalp and elbows. You notice some slight swelling at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of two left toes and both the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and DIP joint of his right index finger, as well as onycholysis in the same finger. His father had psoriatic arthritis. His height is 5 ft 11 in (180 m), and h...