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 ...

The "largest known outbreak" of sexually transmitted ringworm in the United States is happening in Minnesota, according to local health officials. In an advisory posted Feb. 11, the Minnesota ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is ...

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 ...

Pityriasis rosea and ringworm (tinea corporis) are both skin conditions that cause round, discolored patches. Ringworm is contagious through skin-to-skin contact, while pityriasis rosea is not. Both ...