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What Kind Of Fungus Causes Ringworm?
Fungal infections of the skin are surprisingly common. Unfortunately, when they have a name like ringworm, they cause panic and misunderstanding. Parents become emotional about this issue, feeling that they have been negligent in their child's hygiene. School nurses may fear epidemics and demand that the child be removed from the...
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Ringworm
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ringworm is a skin infection due to a fungus. Often, there are several patches of ringworm on your skin at once.Alternative NamesDermatophytid;... Read more »
Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Toenail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a relatively common condition that disfigures and sometimes destroys the nail. This problem... Read more »
Skin Rashes, Poison Ivy, Warts, Styes, Ringworm
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin... Read more »
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