Health officials in Minnesota say the state is seeing an outbreak of a new, sexually transmitted fungal skin infection. The infection is caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), a ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

Over-the-counter antifungal creams are effective first-line treatments for ringworm and should be used for at least two to four weeks. Antifungal sprays provide no-touch application and even coverage, ...