Despite its name, ringworm isn't caused by a worm but by dermatophytes—a type of fungus. While it is highly contagious, it's ...

Ringworm is a fungal infection ... sometimes severe On lighter skin types, the lesions will appear salmon-colored; on darker ...

In more severe cases, the ring-like rash may become raised and blistered. Ringworm is very common, especially in young children and schoolchildren, because it’s spread by both direct and indirect ...

The expansion in hair styling emporiums correlates with a rise in cases of the fungal disease known as ‘ringworm’.