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Tinea is a fungal skin infection causing red, ring-shaped, itchy rashes that persist or spread It is often misdiagnosed as eczema or sweat rash, leading to improper steroid cream use Common in warm, ...

The primary symptoms of tinea versicolor are scaly spots or patches on the skin. These patches are typically white and oval-shaped, though they can also be dark or reddish tan in color. On darker skin ...

A fungal skin infection occurs when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. Fungi (the plural of “fungus”) spread by releasing particles called spores into ...

Tinea versicolor, or pityriasis versicolor, is a fungal skin infection caused by the Malassezia fungus. It can cause symptoms such as lighter or darker patches of skin, itchiness, and more. Tinea ...

A systematic review identified a prevalence range of tinea pedis in children from 0.03% to 15.6%, with notable demographic and geographic variations. Dermatophytes, particularly Trichophyton rubrum, ...

Twice-yearly subcutaneous lenacapavir has been shown to be efficacious for prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in cisgender women. The efficacy of lenacapavir for preexposure ...

Tinea is commonly known as ringworm, a fungal infection that can be found anywhere on the body. It gets its name because of the circular rash it causes. The name of the infection is determined by ...

A 58-year-old woman presents for evaluation of palmar blisters that appeared 2 months ago. The blisters are intensely pruritic and the severity of itching waxes and wanes. The patient is otherwise ...

The United States is at a crossroads. We must choose between a future that entails poorer health outcomes, shorter lifespans, and increased health spending, or a sustained effort at transforming our ...

There are a host of skin conditions that you can experience over your lifetime. Some are more common than others — like acne or contact dermatitis — but some can take a while to recognize. This is ...