A ringworm is not a circular worm. It isn’t a worm at all. It is a fungus, and it affects the skin, nails, and hair. It can affect either humans or animals when there is an irritation or breakdown of ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

On Black skin, ringworm (tinea) may look brown or gray instead of red or pink. It can appear as a ring-shaped rash with a raised, scaly border. Black people, especially African American and Hispanic ...