Ringworm, or tinea corporis, is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin. Antifungal medications and hygiene ...

Heather Ainsley  [email protected] Ringworm is exceptionally common, with around a quarter of the entire world’s ...

Ringworm is not actually caused by a worm or some form of living parasite. It’s caused by a fungus called tinea, which lives on the dead tissues of the skin, including your nails and hair.

Ringworm is another wriggly- sounding infection. But guess what? It's not a worm. It's a fungus. And it can show up as inflamed, circular patches without fur on your pet. You'll risk catching it ...