Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial infection that develops on the soles of the feet ...

Try a warm bath, massage, or stretching to soothe aching feet. You may also want to consider acupuncture or custom shoe inserts. Figuring out why your feet ache can help prevent discomfort in the ...

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it.

Ringworm usually affects the butt, abdomen, arms, or legs. This is called tinea corporis. You also can get it on your scalp (tinea capitis), feet (athlete's foot), groin (jock itch), hands (tinia ...

The gym is often considered a sanctuary for health and fitness, but it can also harbor unseen hazards. A recent story shared by TikTok user has shone a light on the importance of proper hygiene in ...

A painful burning sensation in your feet — which you may hear referred to as burning feet syndrome or Grierson-Gopalan syndrome — may be caused by many different medical conditions.

There’s a common fungal infection that both humans and animals called ringworm. Despite what the name might suggest, there aren’t any worms associated with this medical condition. If you suspect that ...

Foot problems run the gamut from blisters caused by wearing the wrong shoes to nonhealing foot ulcers caused by diabetes. Some foot problems are triggered by overuse and standing all day on the job, ...

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A scientist has issued an urgent warning to fitness fanatics about the germs lurking in gyms. Dr Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester ...