Ringworm is caused by fungi (plural of fungus). It is not caused by a worm or other parasite. The fungi that cause ringworm live and multiply on the outer layer of the skin. The type of fungus that most commonly causes ringworm of the skin spreads from one person to another. You can get it by sharing towels, clothing, or sports equipment or by having direct contact with an infected person's rash. Another type of fungus is spread by cats and dogs.

Ringworm is caused by a fungus called "dermatophytes," which means "Plant that live on the skin." These fungi feed upon dead cells of skin and hair, causing circular patches of white, itchy skin with a well-defined red margin, giving the appearance of a ring. Contrary to popular belief, it is not caused by worms. Tinea infections can be acquired from people, animals, soil, wet places (such as showers and swimming pools) and household objects.

Ringworm is an infection caused by a fungus that grows on the skin. Fungal infections of the skin are more common in warm, humid climates. In the United States, 1 to 2 people in 10 have a fungal skin infection.1 The medical term for many fungal infections is "tinea," followed by a word that describes where the infection occurs. For example, ringworm of the skin (except on the scalp, beard, groin, feet, or hands) is called tinea corporis. Tinea cruris, or "jock itch," affects the groin area.

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Your doctor may easily recognize ringworm by its ring-shaped rash. To confirm that you have the ringworm fungus, your doctor will probably look at a skin scraping under a microscope.

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Ringworm is not a worm, it is a fungus that can infect the skin of animals and humans. A more appropriate, if challenging, name is dermatophytosis. Ringworm is spread by contact with infected animals, and by touching objects that the infected animal has touched; such as bedding, brushes or grooming equipment, furniture, rugs, etc.

Ringworm infections grow in the form of a ring. They are red, itchy, raised and scaly. The affected skin peels and become very sore. It most often affects the trunk and scalp. When the scalp is infected by ringworm, it forms round, itchy and bald patches. If nails are affected, they become discolored, thick and scaly. Ringworm of the feet is very itchy and cause cracking between the toes.

Ringworm can be cured with medication. Anti-fungal drugs like Fungrx and creams are used to clear up the infection. They are available without prescription. Ringworm usually respond to self-care treatment. Severe ringworm infection may require professional medical attention. Antibiotics may be needed to treat related bacterial infections. ringworm treatment may be required for 2 to 4 weeks. Infected pets should also be treated.

Ringworm infections thrive in warm, moist conditions, so the skin should be properly dried after washing, especially in hot weather. Do not share comb, hairbrush, face cloths, towels or other personal-care items. To prevent athlete's foot from spreading make sure that those with ringworm infection wash their hands after touching affected areas. Application of tal***** or other drying powder to the affected area may prevent ringworm from returning after treatment.

Ringworm infection is caused by a fungus. Fungi (plural of fungus) that cause ringworm live and multiply on the outer layer of skin. Ringworm is not caused by a worm or other parasite. Fungi are present everywhere in our environment, including on the human body. They thrive in warm, moist areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools, and in skin folds. You can get ringworm of the skin by sharing contaminated towels, clothing, and sports equipment, and by direct contact with an infected person.