Ringworm is a common fungal infection, which affects up to 20% of people at some point in their life, usually in childhood.

And now, it turns out that a condition that’s on the rise in the UK ― ringworm ― can also sometimes lead to hair loss.

The expansion in hair styling emporiums correlates with a rise in cases of the fungal disease known as ‘ringworm’.

despite its name ringworm is not caused by a worm. Instead, it is being spread via poorly sanitised combs or towels, barbers say. In severe cases it can even lead to permanent scarring and hair ...

Discovering patches of missing hair can be alarming, often signaling underlying health issues that require attention. While ...

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A skin fungus that can spread via poorly sanitised combs or towels in 'dirty' barber shops could cause permanent hair loss, dermatologists have warned. Cases of ringworm, which is spread through ...

If ringworm goes untreated for too long, the infected area can become painful and sufferers can even develop permanent hair loss. Taking to TikTok, dermatologist Dr Emma issued a warning to those ...