Ringworm, despite its name, is not caused by a worm but by a fungus that can infect the skin, hair, and nails. This common condition is characterised by a red, itchy, circular rash with ...

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"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 ...

“Yes, in recent years India has seen a rise in difficult-to-treat fungal skin infections caused by a newer strain called Trichophyton indotineae,” he tells indianexpress.com. The strain spreads easily ...