As the number of drug-resistant and other troublesome tinea infections grows, perhaps the only certainty is that these are not the tinea subtypes that most providers studied in medical school. As ...

The first U.S. cases of a drug-resistant strain of ringworm have been detected in New York City, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ringworm, also called tinea, ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD You can treat mild tinea versicolor with medicated anti-dandruff shampoos and antifungal creams. A healthcare provider may prescribe stronger topical or oral ...

Ringworm on Black skin might appear brown or gray rather than red or pink. Black people, especially children, are more likely to get ringworm on their scalp than other groups. Ringworm (tinea) is a ...

Trichophyton indotineae, a highly contagious and drug-resistant fungus that can cause ringworm, has already been spreading widely in South Asia. Pictured here is a rash from a ring worm infection, ...

A fungal skin infection occurs when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. Fungi (the plural of “fungus”) spread by releasing particles called spores into ...

Dermatophytosis, or tinea, is a fungal infection involving superficial portions of the skin, hair and nails. The infection is usually caused by one of three genera: Epidermophyton, Microsporum or ...

Tired of itchy, burning feet? Athlete's foot, a common fungal infection, can be tackled with simple home remedies. Discover how natural ingredients li ...

For manufacturers, the tinea pedis treatment market offers a resilient, expanding, and innovation-driven ecosystem. With a projected CAGR of 5.2% through 2035, the sector presents sustained ...