Chris Olsen is clearing the air about his ringworm diagnosis. The TikToker detailed how he recently got the contagious fungal disease on his face, clarifying that ringworm "is not actually a worm" but ...

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 ...

Medical experts are warning doctors and the public of a highly contagious rare fungal strain after a sexually transmitted ringworm has been reported for the first time in the U.S. "Healthcare ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

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 ...

These nine cases will test your ability to distinguish ringworm from infections that can cause similar eruptions. See how many diagnoses you get right. Even though tinea infection is a common cause ...

A common symptom of Lyme disease is a bullseye-shaped rash. However, many other conditions may cause a similar rash, including ringworm, fixed drug reactions, and allergic reactions to insect bites.