Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection caused by a fungus called Malassezia.

Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans.

Several skin conditions, both infectious and noninfectious, have been described in the homeless population including trauma, cellulitis, pyodermas, impetigo, gas gangrene, tinea infections ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD A circular rash is commonly caused by a fungal infection called ringworm.

Fungal manifestations on feet, including conditions like athlete’s foot and tinea versicolor, represent more than cosmetic nuisances. These infections can signal broader systemic imbalances and ...

Dermatophytosis - also known as ringworm or tinea – is a fungal infection of the skin, hair and nails and is estimated to affect up to a quarter of the global population. One of its main causes ...