Discover how swimming pools can contribute to ringworm infections and learn the symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips for ...

As we gear up to burn it out this summer, it’s time to stock up on all essentials to ward off sweat-related health issues. While perspiration is a natural and important phenomenon, it is absolutely ...

The fungal scalp infection tinea capitis affects an estimated 3%-13% of children. While international guidelines exist for the treatment of tinea capitis in infants and children, no such document has ...

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

Ringworm is the common name for an infection, called tinea. The name comes from the shape of the rash, a thin red circle with a clear middle. But it has nothing to do with a worm and everything to do ...

Q: For almost two months now, I've had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more ...

Ever find yourself scratching your head not just in confusion but because of an itch that just won't quit? Well, you might be hosting an unwanted guest: scalp ringworm. How to relieve an itchy scalp ...

Trichophyton indotineae, a highly contagious and drug-resistant fungus that can cause ringworm, has already been spreading widely in South Asia. Pictured here is a rash from a ring worm infection, ...

You notice a scaly, itchy rash on your skin and immediately start wondering what’s causing it. Two common culprits that can look surprisingly similar are psoriasis and ringworm, but getting the right ...

A dermatologist an hair surgeon break down the most common causes. Skin conditions run the gamut from the benign to the more serious. A bump on the scalp could be completely harmless, indicative of ...