Health chiefs are calling on people to know how to spot the signs of the ancient infection after a rise in cases ...

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

Health chiefs are urging people to know how to spot the signs of the infection which is associated with a skin fade haircut ...

The central skin may even appear to be healing leaving the outer rim of the rash looking like a red circle. It is this ring-like appearance which gives the infection the name of ringworm.

Gym workouts are an excellent way to stay fit However germs and viruses often thrive in such environments increasing the risk ...

They said: "They say people should be aware of how to spot the signs of ringworm, a fungal infection of the skin that ...

Patches are oval-shaped, red, and sometimes scaly with a raised border that looks similar to ringworm. In addition to the itchy rash, pityriasis symptoms include: Pityriasis rosea typically goes ...

This ring like appearance is why the rash is called ringworm. Fungal infections are slow growing - they are slow to appear and can take several months to respond to treatment. This may be why your ...

Doctors in New York City are reporting the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, a fungal infection causing a rash All five known cases involved men who have sex with men The ...

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

Ringworm is causing itchy bumps and rashes on men’s scalps after they’ve had a skin fade (Picture: Supplied) Your fresh new fade could leave you with an unwelcome visitor growing in your skin ...

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty rash that can take months to bring under control. Photo by A.