Ringworm is often easy to spot with its characteristic red rings on the skin. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images When one hears the term ringworm, it likely conjures images of a nasty ...

A ringworm is not a circular worm. It isn’t a worm at all. It is a fungus, and it affects the skin, nails, and hair. It can affect either humans or animals when there is an irritation, or breakdown, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dermatologists have discovered five cases of sexually transmitted ringworm in New York City caused by the fungus TMVII this year, the first ever detected in the United States. Reading time: Reading ...

A POOLE man has criticised the Government's approach to education and regulations surrounding barbering following multiple cases of bacterial infections. According to the NHS, ringworm is a common ...