Medical experts are warning doctors and the public of a highly contagious rare fungal strain after a sexually transmitted ringworm has been reported for the first time in the U.S. "Healthcare ...

NEW YORK - A new and "highly contagious" form of ringworm likely spread through sex has been reported in the U.S. for the first time, health officials warned. The rare fungus, called trichophyton ...

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, ...

The bottom view of a plate culture containing the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes. From the reverse, the color is pale, yellowish-brown or reddish-brown. The genus, Trichophyton, inhabits the soil, ...

Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII is a type of ringworm that can look similar to eczema Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...

Which antifungal cream is best? Whether it is athlete’s foot, ringworm or a yeast infection, fungal-related conditions can be difficult to treat and may take several weeks to go away. Antifungal ...

Which antifungal cream is best? Whether it is athlete’s foot, ringworm or a yeast infection, fungal-related conditions can be difficult to treat and may take several weeks to go away. Antifungal ...