Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a contagious skin infection that causes an itchy, ring-shaped rash. The best fungus-fighting treatment for ringworm depends on ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD A circular rash is commonly caused by a fungal infection called ringworm.

You can typically get rid of a ringworm infection with over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal treatments. Certain cleaning practices at home may also help speed recovery. A ringworm rash can be ...

Jamie Samnang from Maryland, US, was 'shocked' and 'disgusted' after she contracted ringworm from her local gym after ...

Jamie Samnang was "shocked and disgusted" upon learning her itching skin was caused by ringworm she got from the "hot, sweaty, moist" gym after not wiping her equipment Kennedy News and Media An ...

A fitness finatic has warned gym-goers never to skip wiping down equipment before using it — after she contracted debilitating ringworm from an 'abs cruncher' machine. Jamie Samnang, 41 ...

Ringworm is caused by infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin by fungi. It occurs in all species of animals including man. Fungal infections cause little, if any, permanent damage or ...

A Maryland woman contracted a severe case of ringworm after failing to wipe gym equipment before use. The infection, caused by a fungus thriving in hot and sweaty gym conditions, led to a lengthy ...