Time to ditch the loofah and use one of these derm-approved body wash techniques instead. Fact checked by Haley Mades ...

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.

One staple in many people's bathing routines is the loofah. There's something uniquely satisfying about lathering up your favourite shower gel and working it into a rich, fragrant foam.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...