Ringworm may sound like something out of a horror movie, but it’s actually an infection caused by a fungus, not worms as the name suggests. Symptoms include an itchy, ring-shaped rash that often ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

When experiencing a health issue, it isn't uncommon for people to look up their symptoms on Google—but one graduate student recently turned to Reddit for advice. User economics3 shared a photo of ...

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 ...

Jamie Samnang was "shocked and disgusted" upon learning her itching skin was caused by ringworm she got from the "hot, sweaty, moist" gym after not wiping her equipment Kennedy News and Media An avid ...

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty rash that can take months to bring under control. Despite the name, ...