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When you hear the term "ringworm," do you imagine microscopic worms dancing in a circle under the skin creating redness and irritation? If so, you're not alone. The name of this disease is often ...

Question: I was watching the evening news on television a few days ago and someone from the Humane Society was talking about crusty circular round lesions on a dog being ringworm. That is exactly what ...

Contrary to its moniker, ringworm is actually a fungal infection that can affect the nails, skin and hair of dogs and other animals. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, dermatophytosis (or ...