Tinea corporis, commonly called ringworm, is a common infection caused by several types of fungi often found on the skin. It usually gets better with treatment. Ringworm isn't caused by a worm at all ...

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Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is notorious for causing a ring-shaped rash. But there are a lot of other circular rashes that ...

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The burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) among outpatient visits in the United States is high and increasing, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in the Journal of the ...