At first, they thought Jack had a case of ringworm. After taking a closer look, the doctors realized Jack was badly burned and they eventually realized the very unexpected cause: his pacifier.

Ringworm, medically known as tinea, is a contagious skin infection caused by several different fungus organisms and can affect various parts of the body. The fungus that causes scalp and foot ringworm ...

Ringworm is actually caused by infection of the skin with a fungus, not a worm as the name suggests. It is often caught from contact with an animal or child with the infection. It can cause rashes ...

Barbers today sounded the alarm over a concerning rise in young men catching ringworm from haircuts. Cases of the contagious skin fungus that can cause disfigurement have jumped significantly in ...

Ringworm is caused by infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin by fungi. It occurs in all species of animals including man. Fungal infections cause little, if any, permanent damage or ...

A significant surge in ringworm cases among men visiting barbers has prompted a hygiene warning. The popularity of skin fade haircuts and the proliferation of "cheap, dirty unqualified barbershops ...