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

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

An ongoing fungal infection can spread from your toenail to other places, or to your nails from somewhere else. If you have or suspect a toenail fung ...

The new report, published in the Oct. 31 issue of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, states that the first US case of sexually transmitted TMVII ...

Individuals with congenital ichthyosis are at an increased risk for several viral and fungal cutaneous infections when compared with control patients.

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.

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. The episodes may last for weeks to ...

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.

Tinea versicolor happens when there’s an overgrowth of a naturally occurring yeast on the skin. This fungal infection on the skin transforms into a rash that can eventually look like white or ...

Jock itch, aka tinea cruris, involves red raised patches ... Scratching the rash can lead to infection and spread the fungus even more. Jock itch won't go away on its own, but using over-the ...