The two most common types of tinea infection are athlete’s hand and athlete’s foot. You might recognize some of the common types of ringworm infections by different names. Athlete’s hand ...

Despite its name, ringworm isn’t an infection caused by worms or a parasite. Rather, it’s an infection caused by fungi that ...

Ringworm, medically known as tinea, is a contagious skin infection caused by several different fungus organisms and can affect various parts of the body. The fungus that causes scalp and foot ringworm ...

If someone in the family has been diagnosed with ringworm, make sure that others don't share clothing, towels, or sheets.