Ringworm (Tinea Corporis): What It Looks Like, Causes & Treatment
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that causes a circular, ring-like pattern on your skin. It’s contagious and requires treatment with antifungal medications.
Ringworm: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & How to Identify - WebMD
2023年12月19日 · The telltale sign of ringworm is a flat red, scaly patch on light skin or a flat brown or gray patch on darker skin. You may also get bumps that itch. Over time, the bump turns into a ring-...
Ringworm (body) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年4月26日 · Ringworm of the body is related to athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). Ringworm often spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal. Mild ringworm often responds to antifungal medications applied to the skin.
Ringworm: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and More - Healthline
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 (body) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2022年4月26日 · Symptoms & causes. Diagnosis & treatment. On this page. Diagnosis. Treatment. Self care. Preparing for your appointment. Diagnosis. Your doctor might be able to diagnose ringworm simply by looking at it. Your doctor may take skin scrapings from the affected area so that they can be examined under a microscope. Treatment.
Symptoms of Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections - CDC
2024年4月24日 · 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.
Ringworm: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of Dermatology
Overview Symptoms Causes Treatment Self-care. How do dermatologists diagnose ringworm? A dermatologist can often tell if you have ringworm by looking at the infected area. Your dermatologist may also examine other areas of your body. It’s common to have athlete’s foot and ringworm on one or both hands.
Ringworm: Causes, Signs Based on Skin Color, and Treatment
2024年5月12日 · Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. It's easily identifiable by a circular, ring-shaped rash. The rash looks red on lighter skin, while ringworm on African-American skin or darker complexions may appear brown or grey.
Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections Basics | Ringworm | CDC
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.
Tinea Infections (Ringworm) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
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.