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Health Encyclopedia: Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body (
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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Ringworm
Dermatophytid; Tinea Prevention To prevent ringworm: Keep your skin and feet clean and dry. Shampoo regularly, especially after... Read more »Ringworm
......become discolored, thick, and even crumble. Signs and tests Your doctor will diagnose ringworm primarily based on the appearance of the skin. If tests are needed, the fungus may... Read more »Ringworm
......Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Skin medication is usually successful at treating Ringworm within 4 weeks. If your ringworm infection is severe or resistant (meaning... 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 Treatment Keep the skin clean and dry. Topical (applied to the skin)... Read more »Images
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