Understanding Ringworm: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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What is the medical term for ringworm?

The medical term for ringworm is tinea. Some types of tinea include tinea corporis (affecting skin), tinea capitis (affecting the scalp), tinea pedis (affecting the feet, also called athlete’s foot) and tinea cruris (affecting the groin, also called jock itch). Ringworm affects different parts of the body in different ways.

Is ringworm a fungus?

“Ringworm” is actually a misnomer since it’s a fungus and not a worm that causes the infection. The lesion caused by this infection resembles a worm in the shape of a ring, which is why it got its name. Ringworm is usually specifically used to describe tinea corporis (ringworm of the body) or tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp).

What are the different types of ringworm?

Types of ringworm include: Tinea cruris (Jock itch) ringworm on the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks Tinea unguium ( Onychomycosis) ringworm on the fingernails and toenails Tinea corporis Ringworm on other parts of the body, such as the arms or legs The specific symptoms of ringworm depend on the location of the infection.

What does ringworm mean?

Ringworm is usually specifically used to describe tinea corporis (ringworm of the body) or tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp). It’s sometimes used to describe tinea infection in other locations, such as tinea cruris (ringworm of the groin). How do I know if I have ringworm?

What is Tinea & Ringworm?

Topics: Fungal infections, Parasites Tinea (also called ringworm) is a group of conditions caused by a fungal infection of the skin or hair follicles. Tinea infection causes skin lesions which look different depending on the area affected, eg. the scalp, body, feet, or groin area.

What Is Ringworm

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Ringworm Information

1. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/ringworm-or-tinea-dermatophytosis
2. https://dermnetnz.org/topics/tinea-corporis
3. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/condition/infections-and-parasites/parasites/tinea-ringworm
4. https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/home/skin-disorders/fungal-skin-infections/body-ringworm-tinea-corporis