A treatment-resistant, highly contagious form of the skin infection tinea, better known as ringworm, has been reported in the U.S. for the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first U.S. cases of a drug-resistant strain of ringworm have been detected in New York City, according to a report from the ...

When your skin is feeling pretty itchy, chances are it's something minor like a bug bite or irritation to a certain product you're using. But in some cases, it can be something more, like ringworm.

Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm. Instead, it develops when fungus grows and multiplies on the skin. Dr. Dakara Rucker Wright, a dermatologist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente ...

Studies have shown that ringworm is a highly contagious fungal skin infection, and it is caused by dermatophytes (tinea) which is a group of parasitic fungi. But that is not the case, as it caused by ...

NAME: Edward Fleming TITLE: Medical doctor COMPANY: Holy Spirit Health System, Dillsburg Family Health Center YEARS IN FIELD: 5 Q: What is ringworm and is it known by other names? A: Ringworm is a ...

A TikToker’s face was riddled with ringworm after she shared her makeup brushes and tools with friends. The 22-year-old British-Filipina influencer, Louaira Dela Cruz, has documented her skin ...

With the arrival of the summer season, there is an unwelcome guest that often accompanies it; tinea, a common fungal infection that thrives in warm and humid conditions. By arming ourselves with ...