Pityriasis rosea and ringworm (tinea corporis) are both skin conditions that cause round, discolored patches. Ringworm is contagious through skin-to-skin contact, while pityriasis rosea is not. Both ...

The infection, which can take months to clear up even with treatment, has been increasingly diagnosed throughout Europe. Health care officials are sounding the alarm after a man became the first ...

The "largest known outbreak" of sexually transmitted ringworm in the United States is happening in Minnesota, according to local health officials. In an advisory posted Feb. 11, the Minnesota ...

You notice a scaly, itchy rash on your skin and immediately start wondering what’s causing it. Two common culprits that can look surprisingly similar are psoriasis and ringworm, but getting the right ...

If you have those rough, red patches characteristic of ringworm, you're probably searching for anything that will help. Claims that a diet can reduce ringworm may seem too good to be true — because ...