"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm—fungal infections go by many names but they all boil down to the same ...

Drug-resistant fungal infections are appearing in the United States, resulting in highly contagious and tough-to-treat cases of ringworm, also known as jock itch or athlete's foot, experts warn in a ...

Athlete’s foot is a pretty common foot infection. One shocking statistic says, at any given time, 15 percent to 25 percent of the world population has an active case of ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have terrible jock itch. Please tell me how to get rid of it! DEAR READER: Jock itch is uncomfortable, and scratching where this rash usually appears – the inner thighs and groin – ...

Red spots on your feet are most likely due to a reaction to something, such as a fungus, an insect bite, or a preexisting condition. Treatment varies depending on what the cause is. If you’re ...

Antifungal creams like clotrimazole (Canesten), econazole, miconazole, and terbinafine (Lamisil) are commonly used to treat fungal skin and nail infections. The right one for you depends on the type ...

Now that summer is here your risk of developing a fungal infection on your skin has increased. Florida's increased humidity and heat in the summer makes you more susceptible because you sweat more.

It can begin as a small sore, scaly skin, or a rash. Then it often spreads, itches, or burns. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, you may have a fungal infection. The infections can affect ...

Foot skin issues are common among teenagers—and no, it’s not always athlete’s foot. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about three common foot skin issues in teenagers, and how to identify and treat ...