The herald patch can look very similar to a ringworm rash, but it’s usually accompanied by other symptoms that make it easier for a provider to tell the difference between both conditions.

The central skin may appear to be healing leaving the outer rim of the rash looking like a circle. This ring like appearance is why the rash is called ringworm. Fungal infections are slow growing ...

They are all cases of ringworm. However, despite its name, ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus, not a worm. It is very common, and your risk increases in hot, humid weather. If you have a ...

Despite the name, ringworm is actually not a worm at all, rather it is a type of fungal infection that is easily identified by the tell-tale, ring-shaped rash. While it is possible for a ringworm ...

Ringworm has a long incubation period. The red rash can actually take a few days to appear on your skin. If you have ringworm of the scalp, you may not see any signs for a full two weeks after ...