We use our feet a lot and therefore should treat them carefully. Neglect and lack of attention lead to different consequences and fungal infections are not excluded. Fungus grows on the skin of the foot and therefore causes the infection. The affected area then becomes red or black with flaky skin that resembles dandruff in some way. And moreover, fungal infections tend to grow rapidly. It is dermophytes, a certain type of fungi that causes the infection on the feet. More »

With the weakening of the immune system the body becomes more susceptible for different infections, fungal infections as well. As we know, fungi represent micro-organisms that are impossible to see with the naked eye. There are around thousands of fungi types and not all of them represent danger to a human organism. The mouth, nail, skin and the vagina are the most frequent places that fungus likes to attack, but generally, it can be any place. It is very important not to leave the condition neglected as untreated fungal infection is fraught with certain complications. More »

A person can suffer from many different illnesses evoked by fungi. They invade the body and make it ill. Good news is that the condition is curable and there are a lot of quite effective antibiotics able to fight microbes off in case the immune system cannot do it on its own. Another good way to get rid of fungi is to stick to antifungal diet in addition to taking antibiotics.  Mycosis and yeast infection are two sure conditions where diet can undoubtedly help. More »

All of us have heard about fungi but not all know what it is. Fungi represent microscopic plant organisms consisting of cells like mould, mildews and yeast. Their behaviour in the organism resembles the one of parasites or saprophytes as they feed on nutrients they get from humans and animals. More »

Athlete’s foot is caused by the fungus called Trichophyton. It activates in the state when feet are wet and warm and irritated. Though fungal infections are more frequent on feet they can appear also on other parts of the body. More »

Sometimes defective nails are considered fungal because of the way they look. People feel awkward about it and are eager to treat their nails for something that is not the case. However, nasty looking nails can be a result not only of bad hygiene and fungus but also some other factors like the following: More »