Dermatophytosis, or tinea, is a fungal infection involving superficial portions of the skin, hair and nails. The infection is usually caused by one of three genera: Epidermophyton, Microsporum or ...

There's a potentially troubling fungal skin infection with a case detected in New York City to be aware of as we gather to celebrate Pride Month and the warm summer weather. According to experts, ...

Jock itch, medically known as tinea cruris, is a common fungal skin infection that doesn’t just affect athletes – anyone can get it. It typically develops in warm, moist areas like the groin, inner ...

While many people have heard of athlete’s foot, jock itch or ringworm, not everyone may be familiar with tinea. Essentially, it’s all one and the same, said John Ciccone, a podiatrist at Pacific Beach ...

A medical expert, Dr Chinonso Egemba, says wearing a boxer for more than one or two days can encourage breeding of harmful fungi, which may lead to jock itch and groin infection. Egemba, who is ...