Ringworm (also called dermatophytosis) is a contagious fungal disease that affects the keratin of a dog’s hair, skin and nails. Keratin is a tough, fibrous protein that forms the key building material ...

Ringworm is an infection that many cat owners may be familiar with, either through experience or word of mouth. Contrary to its misleading name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but rather by a group ...

Renée Fabian is Lead Editor for Pet Health at Forbes Advisor. She has over 10 years experience as a journalist and editor covering pet and human health topics. Renée previously worked as senior pet ...

The saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words" is so true. I saw a cute 4 year old little girl today with " a rash" on her arm. This is the first "good" case of ringworm I have seen in a while, so ...

A dime-size spot on a teenager’s head remains hairless after being treated for scalp ringworm. MCT file photo BILOXI, Miss. — Generations of Southerners grew up with the admonition: Don’t go barefoot ...

"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 ...

Cats are an essential part of our lives, and they make for great pets. But, as with all creatures, they are prone to illness, and one of the most common afflictions that affect cats is ringworm. The ...

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 ...

Ringworm might sound like something out of a bygone era, but it’s making a modern comeback across the UK. An estimated 10% to 20% of people will contract the fungal infection at some point in their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Medical experts are warning doctors and the public of a highly contagious rare fungal strain after a sexually transmitted ringworm ...