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 the CDC.

Many conditions can cause flaky patches or “rings” on the skin that could be confused with ringworm. They include pityriasis rosea, Lyme disease, nummular eczema, and psoriasis. Ringworm is an ...

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.

A look at home remedies for ringworm, a condition that results in fungal infection on the skin. Included is detail on when to see a doctor and prevention.

The capybara is one of the most interesting as well as by far the largest of living rodents. Full grown specimens attain a length of 4 ft., and a weight of 100 Ib.

Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a contagious skin infection that causes an itchy, ring-shaped rash. The best fungus-fighting treatment for ringworm depends on its location and severity ...

Capybaras are the largest rodent species. An adult capybara weighs 60 to 174 pounds, depending on the sex. They measure 3.2 to 4.2 feet in length and measure 1.6 to 2 feet at shoulder height. The ...

Ringworm, sometimes referred to as jock itch when it affects the groin, is a mould-like parasite that lives on the skin and is spread via contact with an infected person. Despite its name ...

James Davis (left) and Christian Reynolds (right) both believe they caught ringworm from a haircut Christian Reynolds, 22, from Bournemouth, got an infection after getting a skin fade at his local ...