Health experts are warning of new and highly contagious fungal strains after an NYC man in his 30s developed a sexually transmitted form of ringworm — the first reported case in the US.

It must be said plainly that ringworm does not involve actual worms; the name comes from how the fungal infection forms a circle of red scaly skin, similar to a worm when it curls and touches end ...

Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris) This type of fungal infection affects your groin and inner thighs. It mostly affects boys and men, and can be harder to cure than other types of fungal skin infections. [2] ...

A deadly fungal infection is spreading in hospitals. Here’s what to know. March 21, 2023 More than 2 years ago 5 min Summary ...

A 29-year-old woman has said her deadly skin cancer was mistaken for a fungal infection. Sarah Lee, a BBC journalist, said getting melanoma was a "terrifying surprise." ...

Rosie Breen, 25, shows the infection known as tinea versicolor on her back in an undated photo. Breen was shocked to discover what she thought was eczema was actually a fungal infection after a ...

At least 17 suspected and confirmed cases and 2 deaths are linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak at clinics in Mexico. Here's what you need to know about the infection.

A landscaper was left with raised itchy skin lesions after being exposed to a fungus that grows in wood, leaves, and soil. The case, reported by doctors in Missouri, involved a 53-year-old man who ...

Growing up, it was very common to have a fungal infection on the skin. Most children develop patches on their hair or skin at some point in primary school. You either had it or saw a friend with ...