What can I expect now that mold has been discovered in my apartment? [more inside]
posted by semp on Oct 11, 2009 - 7 answers

Tonight I used the sauna, steam room, and shower at my gym. I forgot to wear flip flops in all of them, and now I'm a little grossed out and paranoid about getting athlete's foot. Anything I can do to head potentially growing foot fungus off at the pass right away?
posted by amro on Sep 1, 2009 - 18 answers

GardenFilter: We just harvested some potatoes and came across these potato-like knot things. We found about five or six in a bed that hosted both potatoes and garlic, though they were found kinda far from the garlic and well under ground—at least four inches. What are they? [more inside]
posted by Toekneesan on Aug 2, 2009 - 17 answers

Why do I keep getting a jock itch like rash every time I go to a tanning bed? Is this jock itch or an allergic reaction? What's going on? [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Jun 26, 2009 - 6 answers

What are these mushrooms that are growing in my houseplant? [more inside]
posted by rmless on Jun 12, 2009 - 12 answers

What is growing on my wall? [more inside]
posted by sah on Apr 29, 2009 - 8 answers

An epidemic fungus seems to be killing off frogs. An epidemic fungus seems to be killing off bats. An epidemic fungus may be killing off bees. Might these three epidemics be related? And is a fungus coming for us next? [more inside]
posted by Camofrog on Apr 9, 2009 - 14 answers

Seeking info on the effectiveness of Cupron textiles, which are supposed to have wrinkle- and microbe- fighting properties due to being plated or impregnated with copper. Anybody have personal experiences with the pillowcases, bed sheets, towels, socks, etc, or can offer informed critiques of the company's studies? [more inside]
posted by cybercoitus interruptus on Mar 3, 2009 - 1 answer

Making my own mushroom plugs? [more inside]
posted by Pants! on Jan 20, 2009 - 3 answers

Is gym-provided workout clothing safe to wear? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Dec 29, 2008 - 10 answers

After 4 months in storage, my red microsuede couch is now a gray velvet couch. Can I clean mildew from microsuede? How? [more inside]
posted by Lou Stuells on Nov 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you identify this New England fungus, or mast-nut, or possibly discarded confection, found on the ground? It's brown with orange, pumpkin-scented insides. [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena on Nov 9, 2008 - 8 answers

Can someone help me identify this fungus/bug that's attacking my office's plants? [more inside]
posted by dozo on Oct 20, 2008 - 11 answers

What are these horrible spores growing in my houseplant? Spore pictures included! [more inside]
posted by Post-it Goat on Sep 1, 2008 - 2 answers

I was diagnosed today with oral thrush. How did I get it? Can I pass it orally? Other-than-orally? More inside. [more inside]
posted by crunch buttsteak on Aug 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Can anyone help me identify a mysterious plant or fungus from my childhood? [more inside]
posted by robstercraw on Jan 21, 2008 - 5 answers

My girlfriend has apparently caught a little ringworm. HELP! [more inside]
posted by Sticherbeast on Dec 1, 2007 - 8 answers

There's a mushroom growing from the grout under our bath tub. How do I effectively get rid of it (are there fungicides I can use?) and how can we prevent it from coming back? [more inside]
posted by DrSkrud on Nov 6, 2007 - 12 answers

FungusFilter: Can anyone identify this fungus, spotted in my back yard? Each one is about the size of a pea. I'm in central Texas, where we've been getting unusually heavy rainfall lately.
posted by adamrice on Jul 8, 2007 - 6 answers

Mycology: My dear bride would like to know what these mushrooms are. [more inside]
posted by maxwelton on Nov 10, 2006 - 7 answers

Mycological help needed. I see these a lot when I am hiking and want to know what they are. Thanks!
posted by DeepFriedTwinkies on Oct 31, 2006 - 15 answers

Is CVS No Rub Multi-purpose solution really RENU, labeled under CVS pharmacy? [more inside]
posted by Andrea2880 on Apr 22, 2006 - 9 answers

Oh My Stinkin' Shoes~! [more inside]
posted by DickStock on Feb 27, 2006 - 29 answers

How can I make skin discoloration from a fungus (presumably) go away? details inside so those who don't want to be confronted with the state of my groin aren't. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 18, 2005 - 7 answers

A couple of days ago, I noticed something very odd in my bathroom - something seemed to be growing out of the wall. It looks kind of like a plant sprout than anything else I can think of, but it doesn't really behave like one - for one, it shriveled up after about two days. [more inside]
posted by DoomGerbil on Feb 27, 2005 - 6 answers

FungusFilter:

I have nail fungus on one foot. It hasn't been a problem until now. However, I've started taking ballet classes, and after class, the big toe (with the fungus) hurts like a mofo under the nail. (It's not due to ill-fitting ballet slippers, I checked that with the teacher, and we're not doing pointework, so it's not that either.) This is annoying, and I'd like to get rid of it. (I also don't want to drop the ballet classes.)

Is there any homeopathic/OTC stuff that'll work on nail fungus, or is this a situation that's best handled by a doctor? Anyone have experience with this? I occasionally get Athlete's foot on that same foot, but I've been diligent about making sure it's kept at bay with foot cream. Many thanks!
posted by spinifex23 on Dec 13, 2004 - 36 answers