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 ...

A common symptom of Lyme disease is a bullseye-shaped rash. However, many other conditions may cause a similar rash, including ringworm, fixed drug reactions, and allergic reactions to insect bites.

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 ...

Medical experts are warning doctors and the public of a highly contagious rare fungal strain after a sexually transmitted ringworm has been reported for the first time in the U.S. "Healthcare ...

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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 ...