Two cases of a common fungal infection known as tinea, or ringworm, failed to respond to standard treatment due to a recently emerged fungus in the United States, according to a recent Centers for ...

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, ...

The term “foot fungus” describes superficial fungal infections of the skin or toenails. Two of the most common foot fungi infections are tinea pedis and onychomycosis. Tinea pedis is also known as ...

Learn about ringworm, its symptoms, causes, types, and treatments. Discover how to identify, treat, and prevent this common ...

A systematic review identified a prevalence range of tinea pedis in children from 0.03% to 15.6%, with notable demographic and geographic variations. Dermatophytes, particularly Trichophyton rubrum, ...

Athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet, especially between the toes. It thrives in warm, moist environments such as shoes, locker rooms, and public ...