Potassium reacts with water producing hydrogen. Sodium also produces hydrogen when reacting with water but the reaction of potassium with water is much more violent. Because of their high reactivity, both Sodium and potassium are found in the form of their compounds only.
Ringworm is a common example of a fungus present in the scalp.This fungus infects your hair follicles and shafts, often leading to loss of hair in patches and itchy scalp. While there are over-the-counter medicines that can offer relief from the condition, many fungal scalp home remedies can be equally effective.
Most of the types of fungus we'll discuss are molds known as dermatophytes. These dermatophytes like to set up camp on skin because they feast on keratin, a strong, fibrous protein that makes up much of your skin (as well as nails and hair, where fungus can also thrive).