Ringworm in People
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body (tinea corporis), scalp (tinea capitis), groin area (tinea cruris, also called jock itch), or feet (tinea pedis, also called athlete's foot).
Ringworm is a Fungus
Contrary to what its name suggests, ringworm is a fungus, not a parasite. The fungus is most prevalent in hot, humid climates and is most frequently diagnosed during the fall and winter months.
It is sometimes confused with ringworm. Adult onset Demodicosis occurs in dogs more than 5 years old and can be associated with internal disease or cancer.
Patellar Luxation: This is a dislocation of the kneecap (patella).
Most dog skin disorders are immune system related as: demodectic mange, eczema, scalp psoriasis, ringworm, seborrheic dermatitis, yeast infection. Dog scabies is not immune-system related.
Fungus: A primitive form of plant life that can be parasitic (as in the case of ringworm).
Furnishings: The long hair on the extremities (including head and tail) of certain breeds.
Pet podcast #37 features an interview with Dr. Lee a veterinarian in Mesa and Phoenix Arizona. In this interview we discuss diseases that cats can give dogs and dogs can give cats. Some of these diseases include; ringworm, bite wounds… ...
 See also: Dermatitis, Heart Failure, Hip Dysplasia, Hair Loss, Mange
  
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