Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Over-the-counter antifungal creams are effective first-line ...

When your skin is feeling pretty itchy, chances are it's something minor like a bug bite or irritation to a certain product you're using. But in some cases, it can be something more, like ringworm.

A strain of ringworm – also known as 'jock itch' – has become drug-resistant, and cases are increasing exponentially ...

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 ...

Studies have shown that ringworm is a highly contagious fungal skin infection, and it is caused by dermatophytes (tinea) which is a group of parasitic fungi. But that is not the case, as it caused by ...

Ringworm, despite its name, is not caused by a worm but by a fungus that can infect the skin, hair, and nails. This common condition is characterised by a red, itchy, circular rash with ...

A TikToker’s face was riddled with ringworm after she shared her makeup brushes and tools with friends. The 22-year-old British-Filipina influencer, Louaira Dela Cruz, has documented her skin ...

Hot, humid Indian summers create the perfect conditions for fungal infections. From ringworm to athlete's foot, experts warn ...

You can get ringworm via contact with an infected person, contaminated soil, or an infected animal. You can also contract ringworm from contact with a contaminated object, such as shared gym equipment ...

Chris Olsen is clearing the air about his ringworm diagnosis. The TikToker detailed how he recently got the contagious fungal disease on his face, clarifying that ringworm "is not actually a worm" but ...

What Is a Fungal Infection? A fungal infection, also called mycosis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. There are millions of species of fungi. They live in the dirt, on plants, on household ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Ringworm is a fungal ...