You notice a scaly, itchy rash on your skin and immediately start wondering what’s causing it. Two common culprits that can look surprisingly similar are psoriasis and ringworm, but getting the right ...

Psoriasis and ringworm (tinea corporis) cause scaly rashes but have different causes and treatments. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, while ringworm is a fungal infection. Because they can look ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest The first case of a sexually transmitted form of ringworm has been reported in the United States. Bevan Goldswain/Getty Images Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a fungus that causes ...