Ringworm (Tinea Corporis): What It Looks Like, Causes & Treatment
网页2022年10月21日 · Ringworm is an itchy, contagious fungal infection that causes a ring-shaped pattern on your skin. Over-the-counter and prescription treatments can stop the fungus from spreading to other parts of your body or to others.
Ringworm (body) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
网页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: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and More - Healthline
网页2024年8月27日 · Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes a ring shape on the skin and other symptoms. Treatment may vary by the part of the body affected but typically involves oral or topical antifungals.
Ringworm: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & How to Identify - WebMD
网页2023年12月19日 · It’s a skin infection that’s caused by mold-like fungi that live on the dead tissues of your skin, hair, nails, or on your scalp. Ringworm's name comes from the fact that it leaves a...
What Causes Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections - CDC
网页2024年4月24日 · Key points. 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. Causes.
Ringworm Pictures, Types, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health
网页2024年3月11日 · Ringworm is a common fungal infection that causes a ring-shaped skin rash. But it can take other forms when it develops on the face, hands, scalp, feet, groin, or nails. In cases like these, there may be irregular patches of dryness, discoloration, and scaling as well as tiny blisters or pimples.
What Is Ringworm? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, …
网页2022年11月11日 · Ringworm is a common fungal infection that causes itchy, red, ring-shaped rashes, misnamed for involving worms. Ringworm is contagious, but understanding the signs and taking early treatment...
Ringworm (Tinea) > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine
网页It is caused by a fungus that can infect the skin, fingernails, toenails, and/or hair. There are no worms involved. Ringworm can appear on different body parts—arms and legs, hands or feet, trunk, scalp, genitals or groin area, and the face. There are different types of ringworm—and treatments—depending on the body part affected.
Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections Basics | Ringworm | CDC
网页2024年4月24日 · Key points. 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, …
Symptoms of Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections - CDC
网页2024年4月24日 · Key points. Ringworm can affect skin, hair, and nails. Skin infections cause itchy, ring-shaped rashes. Ringworm of the hair can cause hair loss. Nail infections can cause the nail to be thick, cracked, and discolored. Signs and symptoms. Symptoms of ringworm can be a little different depending on the part of the body that is infected.