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Is Ringworm Contagious

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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