How to tell if you have psoriasis or ringworm as these two skin conditions look similar but need completely different ...

Ringworm treatment is fortunately relatively straightforward, and is either systemic—involving antifungal tablets or liquids taken orally, or topical—meaning creams rubbed into the skin.

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Psoriasis and ringworm (tinea corporis) cause scaly rashes but have different causes and treatments. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, while ringworm is a ...

A simple test is all it takes to determine if Fluffy or Fido has ringworm. It’s a common pet problem with a common misconception. Dr. Kristen Fulham says ringworm is not an actual worm or even ...

Mar. 23 -- FRIDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new oral form of the Novartis drug Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) to treat people age 4 ...

Despite the name, ringworm is not caused by a worm; rather, it is caused by one of 40 species of fungus. In this case, the infections were caused by Trichophyton indotineae, a recently discovered ...

Doctors are exploring other treatment options, as the woman’s son and husband are reportedly dealing with similar infections. 4 Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks about the ringworm infections on CNN.