Toenail fungus, usually caused by a fungus that is fed by keratin, begins outward progressing towards the toenail plate. Although the elderly population is more at risk for catching Onychomycosis, people and children of any age can get it. The most common form of treatment is oral medications. The problem that poses with such a [...]
According to WebMD (https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20060929/foot-fungus-spreads-among-families#1), studies confirm that toenail fungus does spread among families. By using molecular biology techniques, researchers in one of the studies observed the expansion of the microorganisms called dermatophytes, which commonly cause toenail fungus, among families. Also, another study found that among 57 families in which at least one person had toe/foot [...]
We find both fungus and bacteria everywhere, but do you really know the difference between those two? Today, let’s learn basics about them and compare the key differences. FUNGI Evolved more than 900 million years ago. Multi-celled microorganisms. Can grow on their own by obtaining energy from the existing environment. Fungi could be used to [...]
Although we are always surrounded by various kinds of fungi, bacteria, and other microorganisms no matter how clean we are, not everyone has his/her toes infected - this is because their immune system prevents those microorganisms to overgrowth on your toes. However, when your immune defense becomes weaker, the pathogens will start overgrowing and start [...]
