Dermatophyte skin infections are the most frequent clinically seen fungal infections in the world (Abdel-Rahman et al., 2005). Tinea capitis infections are classified into three major groups ...

Dry the skin carefully after bathing or perspiring ... Have the household pets checked and treated for infection. Children with tinea corporis may attend school provided the lesion is covered ...

Moreover, if skin on both sides of a skin fold ... always wash the strap and cup between uses. Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a ...

Caused by common yeast malassezia, pityriasis versicolor can also be referred to as tinea versicolor. Dr Benar explains: “Pityriasis versicolor is a common fungal infection of the skin.

A doctor has issued a warning to people who have symptoms such as blotches or discolouration on their skin, as it can be a ...

A doctor has spoken out about a little-known skin condition that can cause discolouration and what you should do about it – ...

Genital tinea, which affects the skin surrounding the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks, can result from an infection with the fungus. The fact that all of the New York City patients were men who ...

Tinea infections occur in various areas on the surface ... and can be spread directly through contact with infected skin, or indirectly through items like towels, shoes, or floors.

And now, it turns out that a condition that’s on the rise in the UK ― ringworm ― can also sometimes lead to hair loss.

The UK has seen a spike in cases of ringworm among men visiting barbers – and now, a dermatologist has shared the one thing ...