VD for Valentine’s Day? In case you needed a reason to stay celibate this weekend, there’s a sexually transmitted fungus making the rounds and leaving its mark. Experts say the public should be aware ...

The "largest known outbreak" of sexually transmitted ringworm in the United States is happening in Minnesota, according to local health officials. In an advisory posted Feb. 11, the Minnesota ...

Public health officials in Minnesota are raising the alarm over an unprecedented outbreak of a sexually transmitted fungal infection that causes ringworm-like lesions, particularly in the Twin Cities ...

It's doubtful, however, that she contracted it from other lambs that previously had show lamb fungus, which is related to ringworm in humans. The lambs were given a clean bill of health before the ...

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that spreads easily and often looks like a thin red circle on the skin. Despite the name, there are no worms involved. The condition comes from dermatophyte ...

You notice a scaly, itchy rash on your skin and immediately start wondering what’s causing it. Two common culprits that can look surprisingly similar are psoriasis and ringworm, but getting the right ...

Pityriasis rosea and ringworm (tinea corporis) are both skin conditions that cause round, discolored patches. Ringworm is contagious through skin-to-skin contact, while pityriasis rosea is not. Both ...