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Ringworm is a common skin disorder otherwise known as tinea that can affect the skin on the body (tinea corporis), the scalp (tinea captitis), the feet (tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot), or the groin (tinea cruris, or "jock itch").  Ringworm is not, as its name suggests, caused by a worm.  It is caused by a fungal infection of the skin, and the fungi responsible for the infection are known as dermatophytes.  The fungi that cause ringworm tend to grow in warm, moist areas of the body, such as areas of frequent sweating.  Most commonly, ringworm results in itchy, scaly, and reddened skin and bald patches if the scalp or beard areas are involved.  The infection is highly contagious and is passed from person to person through direct skin contact or via contact with contaminated items such as toilet articles, clothing, and even by contaminated shower or pool surfaces.  Read More

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