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 ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms and is a misleading name; it is actually caused by the dermatophytes, fungi that love warmth and moisture. It affects all ages of people but is very contagious; ...

Barber's itch is a rare infection also known as tinea barbae or beard ringworm. It typically affects the skin, hair, and hair follicles in the beard and mustache areas in men who grow facial hair.

Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII is a drug resistant fungus that causes skin disease in animals and humans. The fungus is acquired through sexual contact, according to the CDC. The infection is ...

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty rash that can take months to bring under control. Despite the name, ...