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

A skin and hair expert today sounded the alarm over the risk of catching ringworm this winter—which may lead to baldness. Cases of the contagious skin fungus that can cause disfigurement, jumped ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. A dime-size spot on a teenager’s head remains hairless after being treated for scalp ...

Ringworm, despite its name, isn't caused by worms at all. Instead, it's a fungal infection that commonly affects children Ringworm, despite its name, is not caused by worms but rather by a fungal ...

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...