Jamie Samnang says she contracted ringworm from gym equipment. An avid gym goer thought she had a bad mosquito bite — until it began spreading all over her body, a bad case of the fungal infection ...

You can get ringworm via contact with an infected person, contaminated soil, or an infected animal. You can also contract ringworm from contact with a contaminated object, such as shared gym equipment ...

Ringworm is the most common cause of a circular rash on the skin, but other issues—such as Lyme disease and granuloma annulare—can also cause this distinctive mark. A doctor diagnoses the cause of a ...

A TikToker’s face was riddled with ringworm after she shared her makeup brushes and tools with friends. The 22-year-old British-Filipina influencer, Louaira Dela Cruz, has documented her skin ...

Health officials are warning about a new case of ringworm likely spread through sex that has been reported in New York City, the first such case in the U.S. The infection, a rare fungus called ...

Researchers are warning doctors and the public about two emerging fungi that are stranger and hardier than the typical ringworm infection. Reading time 4 minutes Dermatologists are sounding the alarm ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is ...

A rare fungal infection that’s been circulating for years in Europe, typically through sexual contact, has made its way to New York City, according to researchers with NYU Langone Health. It’s ...