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Ringworm is caused by a fungus that grows on the skin. Once the fungus is established, it spreads out in rings. The center of the ring may clear up...
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Despite the name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. It's a fungal infection that leaves ring-shaped, scaly red rashes and patches of hair loss...
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Ringworm can spread by direct contact with infected people or animals. It also may be spread on clothing or furniture. Heat and humidity may help to...
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I would be sure to see his pediatrician and/or pediatric dermatologist. They will most likely do a culture to identify if it is truly ringworm (which...
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Worms don't cause ringworm. Instead, this skin infection, also known as tinea, is caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Fungi are microscopic...
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Ringworm of the skin usually causes a very itchy rash. It often makes a pattern in the shape of a ring, but not always. Sometimes it is just a red...
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Jock itch, also called tinea cruris, is a common skin infection that is caused by a type of fungus called tinea. Jock itch appears as a red, itchy...
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Ringworm infection is caused by a fungus. Fungi that cause ringworm live and multiply on the upper layer of the skin and on the hair. Ringworm is not...
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Doctors can often easily recognize ringworm when there is a distinct ringworm-patterned rash. Your doctor will probably also look at a hair or skin...
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You usually treat ringworm of the scalp or beard with antifungal pills prescribed by a doctor. Shampoos available without a prescription are helpful...
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Antifungal medicine (pills or liquid) and shampoo used together are most effective in curing ringworm of the scalp and beard.Depending on the...
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Most commonly, ringworm appears as one or more round or oval patches of baldness or scaly skin on the scalp or beard. Typically, the circular...
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Ringworm is an infection on your skin, hair, or nails. It is caused by a fungus. Ringworm of the scalp occurs in children and adults all over the...
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Ringworm of the scalp or beard is treated with antifungal pills in combination with antifungal shampoo or lotion. Topical antifungal medicines, such...
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At first, ringworm of the scalp or beard may look like dandruff with flakes of dead skin on the hair or beard. There may be round or oval patches of...
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