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.
The Enemy â Fungus. Scientifically known as Onychomycosis, toenail fungus infection is the most common enemy of the human toenail. Fungus such as Dermatophytes (most common in western countries) and Candida (most common in the tropics) can infect the toenail causing it to yellow, thicken and eventually crumble. Fungus is hardy stuff, once established it takes a lot of regular antifungals to kill it off.