2024年4月24日 · Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a common fungal infection of hair, skin, or nails. Athlete's foot, jock itch, and most fungal nail infections are forms of ringworm. On the skin, it usually causes an itchy, red, ring-shaped rash. Nail infections (onychomycosis) may cause nails to change colors, become thick, and break easily.

2023年12月19日 · About 40 different species of fungi can cause ringworm on the skin. Fungi like warm, moist environments, whether it's a rainforest or a sweaty locker room. Ringworm is very common and easy to...

2022年10月21日 · Ringworm on your body is called tinea corporis. This type of ringworm affects your arms, legs, torso and face. Ringworm is treated with antifungal medication available either over the counter or as a prescription. Ringworm has different names based on where it appears on your body — and it can appear just about anywhere.

2024年4月24日 · Treatment for ringworm depends on symptom severity and the part of the body infected (such as skin, scalp, or nails). Antifungal medications for ringworm come in the form of creams, ointments, lotions, powders, and pills. Some forms of ringworm can be treated with non-prescription (over-the-counter) antifungal medications.

2024年4月24日 · Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that spreads between people, pets, and shared objects. Ringworm infections in the nails are caused by fungi getting in through cracks in the nails. Some ways to prevent infections include: keeping skin clean and dry and avoiding contact with infected people and animals.

2022年4月26日 · Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance. No worm is involved. Ringworm often causes a ring-shaped rash that is itchy, scaly and slightly raised.

2024年8月27日 · Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, dermatophyte infection, or tinea, is a fungal skin infection. Read on to learn how to recognize when you have ringworm, its symptoms, causes,...

What is tinea infection? Tinea is a fungal infection of the skin. Tinea on the body or scalp is sometimes known as ringworm. This is because it can cause red patches on the skin in the shape of rings. But it’s not caused by worms. It’s caused by different types of fungi. Tinea infection can affect any part of the body.

Ringworm, also known as tinea, is a common fungal infection of the skin. It can affect both humans and animals. The infection is caused by fungi, known as dermatophytes, that thrive on the skin, hair, and nails. Symptoms of ringworm include …

What is tinea corporis? Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the skin that can affect any part of the body, excluding the hands and feet, scalp, face and beard, groin, and nails. It is commonly called ‘ringworm’ as it presents with characteristic …