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

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

Poor hygiene practices among barber shops has been cited as the reason for the increase in cases of the ancient fungal ...

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

Ringworm, or tinea corporis, is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin. Antifungal medications and hygiene ...

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

Browntail moth caterpillars (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) have tiny barbed hairs containing toxins. These poisonous hairs cause skin rashes when touched and may cause breathing problems if inhaled.

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 ...

“The main symptom of [any] ringworm is a rash. It may look red or darker than the surrounding skin, depending on your skin tone,” the NHS agrees. Your pharmacist may be able to diagnose and ...

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 ...

Cases of ringworm have increased drastically across ... Not caused by actual worms, its main symptom is a rash, which may look red or darker than your regular skin, dependant on your tone.