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Ringworm

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Alternate Names : Dermatophytid, Tinea


Definition

Ringworm is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect your skin anywhere on your body (tinea corporis), your scalp (tinea capitis), your 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.

Pictures & Images

Dermatitis, Reaction to Tinea
Dermatitis, Reaction to Tinea

Ringworm, Tinea Corporis on An Infant's Leg
Ringworm, Tinea Corporis on An Infant's Leg

Ringworm, Tinea Capitis - Close-Up
Ringworm, Tinea Capitis - Close-Up

Ringworm, Tinea Corporis on the Chest
Ringworm, Tinea Corporis on the Chest

Ringworm, Tinea Corporis on the Hand and Leg
Ringworm, Tinea Corporis on the Hand and Leg

Ringworm, Tinea Manuum on the Finger
Ringworm, Tinea Manuum on the Finger

Ringworm, Tinea Corporis on the Leg
Ringworm, Tinea Corporis on the Leg

Tinea (Ringworm)
Tinea (Ringworm)

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