The parasite that causes the disease, Baylisascaris procyonis, lives in the intestines of raccoons. While it doesn't make ...

Patches in his fur, or maybe he’s itching more and more. While this may be your dog suffering from allergies due to his food, it could also potentially be ringworm. It is good to know how to identify ...

The start of a new school year means new beginnings, but at Abbott Elementary, this fresh start includes biting guinea pigs and ringworm outbreaks.

Pityriasis rosea is a common, self-limiting rash that starts with a single patch and typically affects healthy adolescents and young adults. Pityriasis rosea and ringworm (tinea corporis) have similar ...

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2009;54(6):430-444. The PUQE Index score can be used to determine if the NVP is mild, moderate, or severe. If the score is moderate or severe (score of ≥7), a thorough ...

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Scalp fungus is often referred to as scalp ringworm. Despite its name ... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40 different species of fungi may cause tinea ...

A little itch is nothing to be concerned about, but if you can't stop scratching your head, here are some causes of an itchy ...

Thyroid diseases affect up to 5% of all pregnancies. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks ...

Most of us know about common fungal infections like ringworm and athlete's foot, but fungi now cause serious problems in ... In the U.S. alone, cases rose 44% in 2019 and a staggering 95% in 2021, ...

Antifungal creams are topical medications used to treat fungal skin infections. Low-potency antifungal creams are available over the counter (OTC) to treat milder cases of athlete's foot, ringworm, or ...