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Ringworm – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment written by Corwin Brown
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin; the medical name for this fungus is Tinea + the area of the skin where it is found. For example, Tinea capitis is ringworm on the head, and Tinea Corporis is ringworm on the body. Tinea Barbae is ringworm that is on the "beard" area of the face.

Ringworm Symptoms and Causes – Are you sure it is Ringworm written by Dr John Anne
Ringworm is often mistakenly caused by a worm. However, contrary to its name, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It is contagious and could affect any part of the body. It is characterized by reddish to brownish bumpy patch of skin. It could be lighter at the center that seems to appear like a ring.

How does scalp ringworm affect humans? written by groshan fabiola
Ringworm is an infectious disease caused by fungi also named as dermatophites which affect the scalp, the skin and the nails. In the US 3-8% of the population has this disease and children are most affected by it

Answers about body ringworm written by groshan fabiola
Ringworm is an infectious problem that may affect anyone. In the beginning it occurs as a pimple that continues to enlarge developing a round and flat patch with a clear center just like a ring.

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