FOUR people in the US have tested positive for a new, highly contagious fungal ringworm that spreads via sex. The infection known as trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII) is also on the ...

Some rashes look like the common fungal infection ringworm but aren't. You can also get a circular-looking rash from other conditions like Lyme disease, eczema, psoriasis, pityriasis rosea, hives, ...

The EC rash may be painful and include: Small blisters (more common in older children ... That's because eczema can damage the epidermis (top layer of the skin), leaving it more vulnerable to ...

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause ...

Hives and rashes are two skin conditions that can look fairly similar. Here, experts explain the difference between hives and a rash, plus treatments.

A fungus that causes genital infections has seen a spike in cases in New York City, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Wondering if your itchy rash is a fungal infection? Find out the signs and treatments to help you feel better fast!

CDC officials have diagnosed five cases of the mystery genital infection so far, but fear more are in the community. They were diagnosed among gay or bisexual men.

Examples include eczema, chickenpox ... like shower floors and swimming pools. This fungal infection causes an itchy skin rash that has a ring around it. It typically appears pink or red in ...