A fungus that causes genital infections has seen a spike in cases in New York City, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Doctors in New York City are chronicling the first known United States cases of sexually transmitted ringworm (Trichophyton mentagrophytes).

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause ...

"Generally, toilet paper should not cause yeast infections," Sherry Ross, MD, OB/GYN, tells Well+Good. Although everyone has different sensitivities, Dr. Ross emphasizes that the "manufacturing ...

FOUR people in the US have tested positive for a new, highly contagious fungal ringworm that spreads via sex. The infection known as trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII) is also on the ...

Sep. 26, 2024 — Scientists believe the hormone hepcidin, when produced in the skin, may be the root cause of psoriasis -- a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of ...

Fungal genomics can, for example, be used to study fungal evolution or outbreaks of fungal infections.

No, picking psoriasis does not make it spread to other areas. However, picking psoriasis scales can make the rash worse, slow the process of healing, and open the skin which increases the risk of ...

Other skin disorders more common in adults that can cause nail symptoms include psoriasis, eczema, lichen planus, alopecia ...

Fungal infections: Conditions like ringworm can cause itching and redness on the scalp. Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that can cause red, scaly patches on the scalp.