A fungal skin infection happens when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface.

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A treatment-resistant, highly contagious form of the skin infection tinea, better known as ringworm, has been reported in the U.S. for the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

A treatment-resistant, highly contagious form of the skin infection tinea, better known as ringworm, has been reported in the U.S. for the first time, the CDC said.

Treatment: Ringworm can usually be treated with antifungal creams, lotions, or powders applied to the skin for two to four weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Photo: Asurnipal/Wikimedia Commons Why it happens: Ringworm (tinea) isn’t actually caused by a worm at all. It’s instead a broad term for common fungal skin infections that cause similar symptoms.