Ringworm can manifest on your skin as scattered bumps, flat round patches, and ring-shaped rashes that overlap.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Athlete's foot (tinea pedis, or ringworm) is a common fungal infection that causes itching, redness, and irritation between the toes. Over-the-counter creams ...

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection, not a parasite. The fungus can infect other pets and people (zoonotic) in the household. Effective treatment requires a three-part strategy: oral ...

Ringworm is an infection that many cat owners may be familiar with, either through experience or word of mouth. Contrary to its misleading name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but rather by a group ...

Two cases of a common fungal infection known as tinea, or ringworm, failed to respond to standard treatment due to a recently emerged fungus in the United States, according to a recent Centers for ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that two cases of highly contagious drug-resistant ringworm have been detected in the United States. The ...

Researchers are warning doctors and the public about two emerging fungi that are stranger and hardier than the typical ringworm infection. reading time 4 minutes Dermatologists are sounding the alarm ...

Contrary to its moniker, ringworm is actually a fungal infection that can affect the nails, skin and hair of dogs and other animals. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, dermatophytosis (or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is ...

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