A fungal skin infection happens when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface.

Ringworm is most commonly tested in cats by use of a black light (a Wood’s lamp). Some fungal spores glow green under the black light, which would indicate ringworm.

A treatment-resistant, highly contagious form of the skin infection tinea, better known as ringworm, has been reported in the U.S. for the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

What Is Ringworm in Cats? Ringworm is a fungal infection that any domesticated animal or human can get by touching the fungus, primarily affecting the skin, hair and nails. There are different ...

A treatment-resistant, highly contagious form of the skin infection tinea, better known as ringworm, has been reported in the U.S. for the first time, the CDC said.

Treatment: Ringworm can usually be treated with antifungal creams, lotions, or powders applied to the skin for two to four weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Ringworm is often easy to spot with its characteristic red rings on the skin. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesThe World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance to ...

A treatment-resistant, highly contagious form of the skin infection tinea, better known as ringworm, has been reported in the U.S. for the first time, the CDC said.