Ringworm Infections - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Ringworm infections are a common fungal skin infection that can affect various body parts such as the scalp, body, feet, or nails.
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Ringworm Infections FAQ


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Is ringworm a fungal infection?

Ringworm is a common fungal infection of your skin or nails. Ringworm has nothing to do with worms. But the rash it causes can be ring-shaped. Therefore the infection has come to be called ringworm. Doctors call these infections "tinea." Ringworm of your nails usually is on your toenails, and it makes them turn thick and yellow or white

What is ringworm of the body?

Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance. No worm is involved. Ringworm often causes a ring-shaped rash that is itchy, scaly and slightly raised.

Why is ringworm called ring worm?

Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance. No worm is involved. Ringworm often causes a ring-shaped rash that is itchy, scaly and slightly raised. The rings usually start small and then expand outward. Ringworm of the body is related to athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis).

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.

Ringworm Infections References

If you want to know more about Ringworm Infections, consider exploring links below:

What Is Ringworm Infections

  1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ringworm-body/symptoms-causes/syc-20353780
  2. https://www.healthline.com/health/ringworm
  3. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4560-ringworm
  4. https://patient.info/infections/fungal-infections/ringworm-tinea-corporis
  5. https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/index.html
  6. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/ringworm-or-tinea-dermatophytosis
  7. https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-you-should-know-about-ringworm
  8. https://www.health.com/ringworm-overview-7108653
  9. https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/home/quick-facts-skin-disorders/fungal-skin-infections/overview-of-ringworm-tinea

Ringworm Infections Information

  1. https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Ringworm/
  2. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/condition/infections-and-parasites/parasites/tinea-ringworm

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