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 ...

"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 ...

Medical experts are sounding the alarm because of a highly contagious, sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus that’s been reported for the first time in the U.S. “Healthcare providers ...

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that spreads easily and often looks like a thin red circle on the skin. Despite the name, there are no worms involved. The condition comes from dermatophyte ...

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 ...

Trichophyton simii, shown here under a microscope, is one of 40 species of fungi that can cause ringworm infections. CDC / Dr. Kaplan A drug-resistant fungus that causes ringworm infections has spread ...