"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm—fungal infections go by many names but they all boil down to the same ...

Valley fever is an infection spread by a fungus that grows in the top few inches of soil in parts of the American West. It is transmitted when soil is disturbed and the fungal spores become airborne.

Baby yeast infections are common and can appear as a bright, red rash with pimple-like spots or as a thick white coating on ...

From itchy rashes to recurring allergies, damp weather triggers a surge in skin woes. Here's why fungal infections thrive ...

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D. Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a common, preventable fungal infection mainly ...

Tinea faciei is an extremely common form of dermatophytosis or superficial fungal infection. Dermatophytosis is caused by one of three genera: Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, or Microsporum. These fungi ...

Rashes on the body can be both uncomfortable and concerning, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. These skin irritations may range from mild to severe, causing symptoms like redness, itching, ...

Trichophyton indotineae, a highly contagious and drug-resistant fungus that can cause ringworm, has already been spreading widely in South Asia. Pictured here is a rash from a ring worm infection, ...

A rare sexually transmitted fungus has been in the news recently after it was reported for the first time in the U.S. The first U.S. case of Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII, or TMVII for short, ...