Duduza nurse Nhlanhla Mofokeng warns that untreated scalp ringworm can lead to permanent hair loss and urges parents to seek ...

Three types of parasites can cause disease in humans. They are protozoa, carried by mosquitos, helminths, such as roundworm, and ectoparasites, for instance lice and bed bugs. Parasites are organisms ...

You notice a scaly, itchy rash on your skin and immediately start wondering what’s causing it. Two common culprits that can look surprisingly similar are psoriasis and ringworm, but getting the right ...

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection that affects the skin, scalp, and nails. Despite its misleading name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. It ...

Tinea is transmitted by pets and people, and it’s the same type of fungus that causes jock itch and athlete’s foot. The ringworm rash gets its name from the ring-like shape in which it appears, ...

The infection resembles conditions such as dandruff, alopecia, eczema or psoriasis - but is highly contagious BRITS need to think twice about sharing hats this winter, an expert has warned. They could ...