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 ...

Ringworm, despite its name, is not caused by a worm but by a fungus that can infect the skin, hair, and nails. This common condition is characterised by a red, itchy, circular rash with ...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that can burn through the hair follicles of your skin. In this morning's "Doctor is In," Doctor Silverman explains how to recognize its symptoms and effective ways of ...

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 ...

There were two recent cases of antifungal-resistant ringworm, which hadn't been spotted in the U.S. until now. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it encountered two cases of ...

It might be time to give your furry family friends some serious skin scrutiny before wrapping them in a holiday hug. Area veterinarians are seeing a dramatic rise in ringworm cases, a skin disease ...

The fungal infection spreads easily without proper hygiene practices.