Despite its name, ringworm isn’t an infection caused by worms or a parasite. Rather, it’s an infection caused by fungi that ...

Ringworm often presents as a neat, circular rash. However, in these cases, the infection can resemble lesions from eczema, making it challenging to diagnose, said Avrom Caplan, MD, study lead ...

This ring like appearance is why the rash is called ringworm. Fungal infections are slow growing - they are slow to appear and can take several months to respond to treatment. This may be why your ...