Category Skin Disorders

Fungal skin infections are common in humans and can range from yeast infections, athlete’s foot, jock itch to ringworm among others. Fungi, which are a group of eukaryotic organisms, include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. While some fungi are beneficial, others…

Viruses, the microscopic parasites, can only thrive and reproduce within a living host cell. When these viruses invade the cells of our skin, the human body’s largest organ, they cause viral skin infections. Such infections can range from mild to…