Ringworm is actually caused by infection of the skin with a fungus, not a worm as the name suggests. It is often caught from contact with an animal or child with the infection. It can cause rashes on ...

Pityriasis rosea and ringworm (tinea corporis) are both skin conditions that cause round, discolored patches. Ringworm is contagious through skin-to-skin contact, while pityriasis rosea is not. Both ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

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

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

Medical experts are sounding the alarm because of a highly contagious, sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus that’s been reported for the first time in the U.S. “Healthcare providers ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is notorious for causing a ring-shaped rash. But there are a lot of other circular rashes that ...