The fungal infection spreads easily without proper hygiene practices.

The "largest known outbreak" of sexually transmitted ringworm in the United States is happening in Minnesota, according to local health officials. In an advisory posted Feb. 11, the Minnesota ...

A girl who showed a lamb last week at the Central Wyoming Fair has contracted what may be ringworm, a contagious fungus. It's doubtful, however, that she contracted it from other lambs that previously ...

It might be time to give your furry family friends some serious skin scrutiny before wrapping them in a holiday hug. Area veterinarians are seeing a dramatic rise in ringworm cases, a skin disease ...

In a survey of mothers in the US with children living at home, fewer than half correctly identified dermatophytosis (ringworm), and nearly 1 in 5 reported they would use an over-the-counter ...

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 ...

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 ...