Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that spreads easily and often looks like a thin red circle on the skin. Despite ...

"Ringworm" is not caused by worms, as the name would imply. This common childhood skin disease results from infection by living microorganisms known as fungi. The two most frequently encountered forms ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Reupholstering chairs is simple compared with reupholstering little boys. But New York City’s doctors were busy on both last week. Reason: the first epidemic of scalp ringworm in the U.S.—mostly on ...

Experiencing an itchy scalp isn’t just frustrating, it’s also such an uncomfortable feeling. If you’ve ever had an itchy scalp, you know that it can be so distracting and can even feel embarrassing at ...

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