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 ...

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

The rash may be scaly, dry, swollen or itchy. "Ringworm can appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp (tinea capitis) ...

2. Oral Antifungal Medications: Infections of the scalp or more severe cases often require oral antifungal pills to be ...

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

As the fungus spreads outwards the rings get larger. If the ringworm is on your daughter's scalp it may look like dandruff or bald spots. These can be dry and crusty or wet and full of pus.

Ringworm is actually caused by infection of ... but can also affect the feet (athlete's foot), the scalp or the nails. When, as with your nephew, it affects the body the rash often starts in ...

The little ones seem to get ill all the time, and it can be tricky to know if they are so unwell that they shouldn't go to ...

Ringworm, a fungal infection, can occur on a person’s scalp, the NHS says. In that case, it can cause patchy hair loss. Complications like kerion (pus-filled bumps on your scalp) and Majocchi ...

Ringworm, a fungal infection, can occur on a person’s scalp, the NHS says. In that case, it can cause patchy hair loss. Complications like kerion (pus-filled bumps on your scalp) and Majocchi’s ...