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 ...

Despite what you might think, ringworm isn’t actually a worm at all. Instead, it is a type of fungal infection that causes scaly bald patches in steadily growing rings. When it occurs in humans, there ...

Courtesy photoThe infected area of a dog diagnosed with ringworm shows red, circular lesions. The dog was diagnosed by South Ogden veterinarian Eric Clough, who is employed at Burch Creek Animal ...

A few months ago, I noticed a discrete, pink patch forming on our dog Shiloh’s nose. I thought for sure he'd gotten stung by ...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes a ring shape on the skin and other symptoms. Treatment may vary by the part of the body affected but typically involves oral or topical antifungals. Ringworm ...

Man loving fungi cause mild but chronic ringworm disease and spread is person to person contact or through fomites. Outbreaks are generally like epidemics. Animal loving ringworm disease causing fungi ...

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 ...