"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

Duduza nurse Nhlanhla Mofokeng warns that untreated scalp ringworm can lead to permanent hair loss and urges parents to seek medical care promptly.

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 ...

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are bothersome, they’re not typically a cause for concern. But what does it mean when you notice a ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. A dime-size spot on a teenager’s head remains hairless after being treated for scalp ...

An itchy scalp is a common and uncomfortable symptom of dandruff, dry skin, allergic reactions, and conditions like psoriasis. The level of itchiness can range from mild to intense and cause minor to ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting the first known cases of an antifungal-resistant ringworm in the United States and urging providers to be on the lookout for such ...

The saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words" is so true. I saw a cute 4 year old little girl today with " a rash" on her arm. This is the first "good" case of ringworm I have seen in a while, so ...

Doctors have seen their first cases of drug-resistant ringworm in the United States, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said the first cases of ...