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. A ...

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that leads to white spots and patches on the skin. Dr. Gregg Silverman explains the condition's causes and treatments during "Doctor is In" segment on First ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I have been plagued with an extensive tinea versicolor skin infection on my back and abdomen since I was a teenager. I was treated by at least five doctors over the years. One suggested ...

A systematic review identified a prevalence range of tinea pedis in children from 0.03% to 15.6%, with notable demographic and geographic variations. Dermatophytes, particularly Trichophyton rubrum, ...

Trichophyton indotineae, a highly contagious and drug-resistant fungus that can cause ringworm, has already been spreading widely in South Asia. Pictured here is a rash from a ring worm infection, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . With prolonged treatment durations, itraconazole proved efficacious in the treatment of patients with tinea ...

Fungal infections of the nail (medically known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium) is a common condition affecting up to 20 per cent of the population, both men and women, the ...

Leah Douglas, MD The 2 skin disorders presented in this Dermatologic Look-Alikes can affect a patient’s trunk. One is caused by a fungus, the other not. Can you make the diagnosis? A 32-year-old ...

Considering taking supplements to treat tinea capitis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of tinea capitis. Follow the links to read common uses, side ...

When your skin is feeling pretty itchy, chances are it's something minor like a bug bite or irritation to a certain product you're using. But in some cases, it can be something more, like ringworm.