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

Content History. A 27-year-old male presented with complaints of a rash on the abdomen and lower legs. He states the rash began 3 months ago on his right calf but it has been spreading ever since.

The rash had been present for four weeks, ... Heart, lung and abdomen examination was normal. ... and asked if he would want to use oral or topical anti-fungal therapy.

Soon after, she received a four-week course of itraconazole, used to treat fungal infections, which resolved the rash completely. The CDC said the woman is continuing to be monitored for a ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting the first known cases of an antifungal-resistant ringworm in the United States and urging providers to be on the lookout for such ...

Some causes of underarm rash include infection, allergic reaction, and inflammation. Itchy, inflammatory, bacterial, or fungal rashes in your armpit can be mild or severe, short-lived or chronic ...

Baby yeast infections are common and can appear as a bright, red rash with pimple-like spots or as a thick white coating on the child's tongue.