A circular, itchy, or scaly rash often makes people think of ringworm. India’s heat and humidity favour fungal growth, but ...

Having a circular rash can spark fears that you've picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is notorious for causing a ring-shaped rash. But there are a lot of other circular rashes that ...

(NewsNation) — A skin fungus that causes ringworm and does not respond to standard treatment is spreading to more countries each year, according to a new CDC study. Ringworm is a common fungal ...

Ringworm is the most common cause of a circular rash on the skin, but other issues—such as Lyme disease and granuloma annulare—can also cause this distinctive mark. A doctor diagnoses the cause of a ...

Trichophyton simii, shown here under a microscope, is one of 40 species of fungi that can cause ringworm infections. CDC / Dr. Kaplan A drug-resistant fungus that causes ringworm infections has spread ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

Researchers are warning doctors and the public about two emerging fungi that are stranger and hardier than the typical ringworm infection. Reading time 4 minutes Dermatologists are sounding the alarm ...

Two cases of a common fungal infection known as tinea, or ringworm, failed to respond to standard treatment due to a recently emerged fungus in the United States, according to a recent Centers for ...

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty rash that can take months to bring under control. Despite the name, ...

Over-the-counter antifungal creams are effective first-line treatments for ringworm and should be used for at least two to four weeks. Antifungal sprays provide no-touch application and even coverage, ...

VD for Valentine's Day? In case you needed a reason to stay celibate this weekend, there's a sexually transmitted fungus making the rounds and leaving its mark. Experts say the public should be aware ...