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Cause And Treatment For Ringworm

Health Encyclopedia: Ringworm

Definition

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).

Often, there are several patches of ringworm on your skin at once.

Alternative Names

Dermatophytid; Tinea

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Ringworm is a common skin disorder, especially among children, but it m...

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Athlete's foot

...Alternative Names Tinea pedis; Fungal infection - feet; Tinea of the foot; Infection - fungal - feet; Ringworm - foot Causes, incidence, and risk factors The body normally hosts... Read more »

Tinea corporis

...Names Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body Prevention Good general hygiene helps prevent ringworm infections.... Read more »

Tinea corporis

...Names Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body Causes, incidence, and risk factors Tinea corporis (often called... Read more »

Tinea capitis

... Alternative Names Fungal infection - scalp; Infection - fungal - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm - scalp Prevention Good general hygiene is important in the prevention and... Read more »

Ringworm

Dermatophytid; Tinea Prevention To prevent ringworm: Keep your skin and feet clean and dry. Shampoo regularly, especially after... Read more »

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