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Ringworm
Ringworm is an infection caused by a parasitic fungus from the dermatophyte family. These fungi are common in the soil and animals around us, but cannot be seen with the naked eye. Once these fungi come in ...Read More
Granuloma annulare is a mild skin condition characterized by small bumps that form a ring around a central area of normal or slightly depressed skin. The rash can continue for a long time, but usually clears ...Read More
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Fungal infections of the skin can affect many parts of the body including the face, arms, legs, feet, nails, and scalp. Most fungal skin infections, called tinea corporis or ringworm, are caused by mold-like ...Read More
Tinea pedis, also called athlete's foot, is a fungal foot infection caused by a dermatophyte fungus, a form of ringworm fungi. Common in adult men, it can affect both feet and thrives in warm, moist ...Read More
A common infection found in pet rabbits is ringworm. Contrary to its name, the infection is not due to a worm but to a fungus known as trichophyton mentagrophytes or microsporum canis. Medically, the condition ...Read More
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It is an itchy, red, round rash, but despite its name it has nothing to do with an actual worm. Creams, ointments, lotions and pills can make the infection go away. ...Read More
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus that can develop most anywhere on the body, especially the scalp and groin. If it occurs in the groin it is known as jock itch. It is incredibly contagious and ...Read More
Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a common medical condition found in household pets caused by the dermatophyte fungus. It can be a source of great discomfort for you and your pet, and it possesses ...Read More
Ringworm found on the scalp, also known as tinea capitis, is just one of many types of ringworm, an infection caused by fungi known as dermatophytes and characterized by patches of scaly, red skin. It ...Read More
Ringworm is a group of infectious skin diseases caused by a variety of fungi. Although the name "ringworm" seems to insinuate an infection from a worm, there are no worms involved. When ringworm invades the ...Read More
