Candidiasis, scalp ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot are all types of fungal skin infections. In some cases, oral antifungal medications may be required. Fungi live everywhere. They can be found ...

There's a potentially troubling fungal skin infection with a case detected in New York City to be aware of as we gather to celebrate Pride Month and the warm summer weather. According to experts, ...

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that spreads easily and often looks like a thin red circle on the skin. Despite ...

Seattle health officials and Harborview Medical Center staff are investigating the possibility of a fungal infection outbreak ...

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 ...

The CDC is urging physicians to confirm a fungal diagnosis before prescribing topical antifungals in order to preserve their efficacy, as antimicrobial-resistant superficial fungal infections become ...

How to avoid skin infections: Always pat your skin dry after a shower, and change out of sweaty clothes immediately — especially after workouts or long commutes (Image: Pexels) Think the end of ...

(THE CONVERSATION/AP) - In late March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted the threat posed by a rapidly spreading fungus called Candida auris that is causing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 6-year-old girl presents with a rash on the back of her left leg for the past month. The rash is very itchy.