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

Ringworm, a contagious fungal infection, thrives in warm, moist areas, affecting skin, scalp, or nails. Prompt treatment with ...

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how a copper deficiency can lead to premature greys (though you shouldn’t take copper supplements without checking your bloods first, as this can be ...

Ringworm on the face or scalp may also cause patchy hair loss Talk to a pharmacist first if you think you might have ringworm ...

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

including the scalp (tinea capitis) and groin (jock itch)." If ringworm goes untreated for too long, the infected area can become painful and sufferers can even develop permanent hair loss.

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 ...

This combination of itchy scalp and hair loss may be due to a health conditions such as eczema or scalp ringworm. Your hormones may also have a role in this dual problem. Getting rid of itchy ...

If you’ve tried FDA-approved medications like finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and haven’t seen improvements or have ...

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