A Maryland woman contracted a severe case of ringworm after failing to wipe gym equipment before use. The infection, caused ...

Most ringworm responds to antifungals you can buy at a pharmacy. This article lists ringworm treatments and includes options ...

Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a type of fungal skin infection. It’s common and highly contagious but not serious. It can often be treated with an over-the-counter topical fungicidal ...

Staphylococcus capitis is part of the human microbiome and an opportunistic pathogen known to cause catheter-associated bacteraemia, prosthetic joint infections, skin and wound infections, among ...

The cat mainly stays in the patient's room. He denies any outside activities. Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection involving the body and face, with the exclusion of the beard area in men.

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD A circular rash is commonly caused by a fungal infection called ringworm.

Two of the most common foot fungi infections are tinea pedis and onychomycosis. Tinea pedis is also known as athlete’s foot or foot ringworm, and it can affect the skin on the feet, causing ...