When your skin is feeling pretty itchy, chances are it's something minor like a bug bite or irritation to a certain product you're using. But in some cases, it can be something more, like ringworm.

A skin and hair expert today sounded the alarm over the risk of catching ringworm this winter—which may lead to baldness. Cases of the contagious skin fungus that can cause disfigurement, jumped ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

A hair and skin specialist claims chilly Brits are putting themselves at risk of hair loss and a nasty scalp fungus by sharing winter hats. Many people don't think twice about pulling on someone ...

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

The infection resembles conditions such as dandruff, alopecia, eczema or psoriasis - but is highly contagious BRITS need to think twice about sharing hats this winter, an expert has warned. They could ...

A skin and hair expert today sounded the alarm over the risk of catching ringworm this winter—which may lead to baldness. Cases of the contagious skin fungus that can cause disfigurement, jumped ...