What your nails can tell you about your health
When I was a medical student, nails were one part of my anatomy course that I really struggled with. I found it difficult, at first, to stomach the sight of painful nail injuries.
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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Dermatomycoses
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Expert offers tips to control excessive sweating
Sweating in the heat, while exercising or when under stress is natural and expected.
Jul 21, 2024
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Gel manicures and acrylic nails might look beautiful but they come with ugly health risks
From Kylie Jenner and Rihanna to Ariana Grande and Cardi B, celebrities are sporting long, acrylics—often heavily embellished with nail art—as an expression of their style. Nail fashion is now a booming industry with gel ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Experts alert doctors and the public to the arrival of hard-to-treat fungal skin infections in the US
Health care providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as a potential public health threat, according to a pair of reports.
Jun 5, 2024
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Rare fungal infection reported in two cats, vet tech
A rare fungal infection has been diagnosed in two cats and a vet tech who treated one of the animals, a new report warns.
Apr 11, 2024
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Fewer cases of fungal diseases coincided with start of COVID-19
There were fewer reports of coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published in the March 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Mar 22, 2024
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No, you shouldn't be going barefoot in public
It's time to de-feet the trend of going shoeless. Though the barefoot lifestyle is not new—as evidenced by various types of barefoot or minimalist shoes and other products—the movement is resurfacing thanks to TikTok.
Mar 12, 2024
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LGBT people can face unique skin health challenges
Gay and bisexual people, as well as those undergoing gender transition, could face unique dermatological issues, an expert says.
Mar 12, 2024
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World's first clinical trial for devastating fungal disease mycetoma shows efficacy of new, promising treatment
Results from the world's first double-blind, randomized clinical trial to find a treatment for the fungal form of a chronic disabling disease called mycetoma have demonstrated that a new oral treatment, fosravuconazole, is ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Get on your feet and keep them healthy, says podiatric specialist
The average person spends more than half their day standing. By taking special care of your feet, you can minimize the stress placed on them. A podiatric specialist from Baylor College of Medicine provides simple tips to ...
Oct 18, 2023
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