Health officials in Minnesota have warned of the 'largest known' outbreak of a highly contagious fungus that causes ringworm and can be spread by sexual contact.

The Nigerian Association of Dermatologists (NAD) has raised alarm over the escalating skin bleaching epidemic in Nigeria, ...

Minnesota is in the midst of what state health officials call the nation's "largest known outbreak" of TMVII, a sexually transmitted fungal skin infection that can cause severe ringworm.

(NEXSTAR) – Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities are struggling to gain ground on a drug-resistant and deadly fungus that has infected at least 7,000 people in 2025, according to ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

For many people, fungal infections are synonymous with the monsoon season. But dermatologists increasingly highlight that winter is becoming an equally common trigger, driven by lifestyle habits, ...

Plus, the full list of 19 fungal pathogens to watch - all of which could pose a "major" threat to human health A ONCE-RARE genital super-fungus that can only be killed off with a ‘toxic’ treatment is ...

Crusty fungal toenail infection patients could soon get a ‘game-changer’ treatment on the NHS that can banish the unsightly and hard-to-treat condition for good. The common problem leads to thickened ...

Bengaluru: Beware of fungal infections when buying over-the-counter (OTC) skin creams and applying them on the face or other body parts. Dermatologists say they have noticed a rampant increase in ...

IOWA (KWQC) - Cooler temperatures and the changing of leaves mean fall for the Midwest, but for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, it means surveillance of Timber Rattlesnakes. The department ...

How to avoid skin infections: Always pat your skin dry after a shower, and change out of sweaty clothes immediately — especially after workouts or long commutes (Image: Pexels) Think the end of ...

A fungal skin infection occurs when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. Fungi (the plural of “fungus”) spread by releasing particles called spores into ...