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 ...

Gyms are fantastic places to get in shape, but they can also pose a hidden danger—contagious infections like ringworm. A recent incident has highlighted how easily you can contract ringworm, a fungal ...

A young regular gym lover is warning workout freaks to be careful of the equipment they use to exercise. Jamie Samnang thought she was just bitten by a mosquito when a rash on her arm became extremely ...

Researchers are warning doctors and the public about two emerging fungi that are stranger and hardier than the typical ringworm infection. Reading time 4 minutes Dermatologists are sounding the alarm ...

A hair and skin specialist claims chilly Brits are putting themselves at risk of hair loss and a nasty scalp fungus by sharing winter hats. Many people don't think twice about pulling on someone ...

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

Ringworm is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus - it has nothing to do with worms. It is contagious and can be itchy, but it is not painful or dangerous. The fungus is the same type that ...

Ringworm is actually caused by infection of the skin with a fungus, not a worm as the name suggests. It is often caught from contact with an animal or child with the infection. It can cause rashes on ...