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According to Wikipedia ~20% of the population have it, so yeah, I'd say it's fairly common. You should be able to treat it with the standard anti-fungal creams and powders you can get from pharmacies.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoRingworm is a fungal infection of the skin. There are two classes of people who get ringworm - those with chronic wet covered skin (such as athletes who get sweaty constantly while working out and performing) and those with compromised immune systems.
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∙ 14y agoRingworm is a fungal infection of the skin. Â?No worms are involved, despite the misleading name. Â?Ringworm is often caught from domestic pets or from communal hand towels such as in schools.
There is no requirement to report ringworm to anybody, so it is doubtful if there are any reliable statistics available.
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∙ 13y agoWorldwide, approximately 200 million people are infected
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Where is scalp ringworm most common?
Most common in black children, scalp ringworm can cause scarring and permanent hair loss.
What characterizes ringworm?
More common in males than in females, ringworm is characterized by patches of rough, reddened skin.
Is ringworm proper noun?
No, the word ringworm is a common noun, a word for any of a type of fungal infection of the skin.
Is it common for ringworm to disappear during the day and come back at night?
Mostly common
What kind of parasite is ringworm?
RINGWORM is in fact not a parasite, but a fungi. The scientific term for Ringworm is "Tinea" which means "growing worm". (thus here is the origin of the worm part of ringworm, ring is obviously the shape in which the fungi grows, in a circle) It is a common mistake to think that ringworm is a parasite. but it is in fact a fungi.
What diseases can you catch from guinea pigs?
The most common thing that people can catch from guinea pigs is ringworm. Not to say that all guinea pigs have ringworm, but if your guinea pig has ringworm it is possible to transmit it to you.
Has anyone ever had ringworm of the eyelid?
I don't think thats a very common spot to have ringworm ...Do you have it there? If you do you should probably notify a docter :D
What are the two common diseases caused by fungi in humans?
Ringworm and Athlete's Foot.
Can you get Ringworm?
Ringworm also known as Tinea, is not a worm at all but a strain of fungus. It can be highly contagious. It is very common to get ringworm anywhere in the groin area and can easily be treated with an over the counter antifungul cream such as Lotrimin AF. Hope to have helped!
What is the scientific name of fungus that causes ringworm?
there are many scientific names for ringworm, what identifies the name is where it is found.ringworm of the body is Tinea corporis, this one is the most common.
Where can one get ringworm?
Basically ringworm isn't actually a worm, it is caused by a fungus. The fungi grow in warm, moist areas, e.g locker rooms/swimming pools. Ringworm is contagious and spreads when you have skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal that has it. It can also spread when you share things like towels, clothing, or sports gear. You can also get ringworm by touching an infected dog or cat, although this form of ringworm is not common.
What are the common use of antifungal agent?
More common uses would be ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, jock itch, and nail fungus.
