Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans. A ...

Tinea manuum is a contagious fungal infection on the hands caused by a type of fungi called dermatophytes. But what does it look like and how can it be treated? Tinea is the technical term for ...

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

Creams, sanitizers, and antiperspirant are all acceptable forms of treatment for tinea pedis and yeast infections. I enjoyed the pearl about using an alcohol sanitizer for yeast in skinfolds [Advisor ...

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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ringworm, also called tinea, ...

Ringworm on Black skin might appear brown or gray rather than red or pink. Black people, especially children, are more likely to get ringworm on their scalp than other groups. Ringworm (tinea) is a ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD You can treat mild tinea versicolor with medicated anti-dandruff shampoos and antifungal creams. A healthcare provider may prescribe stronger topical or oral ...

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, ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I have been plagued with an extensive tinea versicolor skin infection on my back and abdomen since I was a teenager. I was treated by at least five doctors over the years. One suggested ...

Tired of itchy, burning feet? Athlete's foot, a common fungal infection, can be tackled with simple home remedies. Discover how natural ingredients li ...