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

Trichophyton indotineae is changing the way we talk about dermatophyte infections,” said NYU dermatologist Avrom S. Caplan, ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.MMedically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M There are three main types of ...

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 ...

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

Nail fungus and nail psoriasis have similar symptoms, and you could have both at the same time. Learn how to spot the signs ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Use sunscreento reduce your risk of sun damage and skin cancer. Tinea versicolor is a common fungal skin infection that causes small, discolored scaly patches. These patches are caused by the ...