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Friday, October, 23, 2009

How Do People Catch 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

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Health Guide

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
...ringworm of the body) is a common skin disorder, especially among children. However, it may occur in people of all ages. It is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. Fungi thrive in... 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 »
Jock Itch
Jock itch, also called tinea cruris or ringworm of the groin, is an infection of the groin area caused by fungi. Alternative Names Fungal infection - groin; Infection -... Read more »

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