Boy shorts, briefs, or bikinis? We asked gynecologists to weigh in on the best underwear for a healthy vagina, whether they're panties for daily use, your period, pregnancy, and more. You may have ...

"Generally, toilet paper should not cause yeast infections," Sherry Ross, MD, OB/GYN, tells Well+Good. Although everyone has different sensitivities, Dr. Ross emphasizes that the "manufacturing ...

Avoiding your psoriasis triggers—like stress and skin injuries—can help reduce the likelihood of fungal skin rashes. Some kinds of fungus like Candida are a normal part of the skin microbiome, but an ...

Genital rashes have many different causes, ranging from jock itch and vaginal yeast infections to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Depending on the ...

Women’s health startup Daye is selling a “vaginal microbiome test” in the form of a tampon that users wear and then mail back for screening — and it can detect everything from infections ...

It may seem farfetched to associate The Last Of Us with real life, but fungal infections (maybe not the kind that turns humans into cordyceps zombies) have been with us for as long as we exist.

Different types of skin rashes include those caused by allergic reactions, infections ... that usually appear on the lower part of the leg. These bites can be bothersome, but they generally ...

This kitchen counter staple traps oils, fats and bacteria, which makes them prone to a funky smell if you don’t wash them ...

If your doctor has diagnosed you with a vaginal yeast infections before and you’re having the same symptoms, you can try an over-the-counter yeast infection medicine. But if you’re not sure, see your ...