Your loofah may look adorable hanging in your bathroom, but it could be hiding some pretty disgusting secrets.

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.

Your loofah may look cute hanging in your shower, but it's actually a hotspot for bacteria - and experts say it should be ...

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.

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 loofah that’s constantly damp is the perfect ... When someone comes in with persistent breakouts, rashes, or irritation that won’t go away, one of the first things I ask about is hygiene.

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 origin of loofahs is sometimes confused with that of sponges derived from ocean-dwelling animals. Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants ...

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 ...