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- Medical name: Tinea corporis
- Infection type: Fungal
- Affects both people and pets
- Usually not fatal
- Prevalence greatest in preadolescentseMedicine: Tinea Corporis
- Most common in humid climateseMedicine: Tinea Corporis
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Ringworm is a fungal infection that is caused by the same fungus as both athlete's foot and jock itch. Ringworm gets its name from the appearance of the reaction it causes on the skin, a ring shape.
The fungus that causes ringworm thrives in warm and moist environments. Consequently, ringworm is most common in humid climates.eMedicine: Tinea Corporis
Symptoms
- Rash that looks red at edge and healthy in middle
- Round and flat patch of itchy skin
- Extreme itchiness
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Ringworm Questions
How does one catch Raccoon Ringworm? 4 AnswersRaccoon roundworm. The CDC indicate: "People become infected when they accidentally ingest infective eggs in soil, water, or on objects that have been contamina... read more
Does anyone know how to get rid of ringworm? If you have a remedy to suggest, I would appreciate it. Thanks 3 AnswersDoctors have excellent treatments for skin fungus infections that occur on the feet, nails, groin, hands and other locations. Unfortunately, there is a strong t... read more -
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