Fungal infections are highly contagious and common, especially in the foot and toe area. Fungus spores can infect both the skin of the foot and the area under the nail bed, leading to two different conditions. When the fungus infects the skin of the foot, this condition is called athlete's foot. When the fungal infection [...]
While smelly feet are a common and usually physically harmless problem, sometimes smelly feet indicate that something else is wrong. Toenail fungus can cause the toes to emit a foul, cheese-like odor. When this type of odor is present, it is likely that a fungus is a cause. If you have smelly toes and other [...]
Texture is often an easy way to recognize something is wrong with your toenails. Textural changes are often simple to spot as long as you know the things you should be looking out for. Fungal infections of the nail bed can commonly create textural changes of the nail itself that are helpful in identifying a [...]
Many different diseases and conditions are seasonally affected. Differences in local climate, popular activities, and social gatherings can affect all parts of the body. Seasonal affective disorder, for example, can cause normally healthy people to become more lethargic and depressed during cold dark winters. While the seasonal effect on mood is almost common sense, some [...]
