This puts the fun in fungus. A Reddit user has gone viral on the social media platform after sharing a veritable science experiment involving a “sponge-looking” growth in her bathroom shower.

The experts further mention that the germs on loofahs can lead to various skin issues, including rashes, excessive dryness, acne flare-ups, and infections such as boils and folliculitis.

If you’ve been using a synthetic or natural loofah, it might be time for an upgrade — preferably to something that doesn’t harbor loads of bacteria, according to dermatologists. Although ...

An at-home science experiment took a turn for the worst after one homeowner let a fungus sprout in the bathroom. The anonymous Reddit user initially spotted the fuzzy shower décor - which looked ...

A woman discovered a mushroom growing in her shower, mistaking it for a loofah at first. Curiosity led her to observe its growth, which she shared on Reddit, gaining mixed reactions. Experts noted ...

The shocking images shared received over 18,000 upvotes. Picture: Reddit Despite its loofah-like appearance, the citizen scientist knew she had some type of fungus infesting her home. She told ...