MEMPHIS, Tenn. - For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that two cases of highly contagious drug-resistant ringworm have been detected in the United States. The ...

Ringworm is highly contagious. You may be contagious for 1-2 weeks before signs appear. The condition is then contagious until all the spores are eliminated from your skin, which could take several ...

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 ...

Over-the-counter antifungal creams are effective first-line treatments for ringworm and should be used for at least two to four weeks. Antifungal sprays provide no-touch application and even coverage, ...