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21 paź 2022 · This common and contagious skin infection gets its name from the red, itchy, ring-shaped skin plaque (a type of scaly rash). It spreads easily and through close contact. You get ringworm from contact with an infected person, animal or object.
26 kwi 2022 · 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.
Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the skin that can affect any part of the body, excluding the hands and feet, scalp, face and beard, groin, and nails. It is commonly called ‘ringworm’ as it presents with characteristic ring-shaped lesions.
11 mar 2024 · Ringworm (dermatophytosis) causes a scaly rash, which may or may not be ring-shaped depending on which part of the body is affected. The infection is not caused by a worm but rather by one of about 40 different fungus types. The itchy, circular rash usually starts small and expands outward.
27 sie 2024 · Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes a ring shape on the skin and other symptoms. Treatment may vary by the part of the body affected but typically involves oral or topical antifungals.
12 maj 2024 · Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. It's easily identifiable by a circular, ring-shaped rash. The rash looks red on lighter skin, while ringworm on African-American skin or darker complexions may appear brown or grey. Children are especially susceptible to ringworm.
19 gru 2023 · It’s a skin infection that’s caused by mold - like fungi that live on the dead tissues of your skin, hair, nails, or on your scalp. Ringworm's name comes from the fact that it leaves a...
