YES I have one on my leg right now and i can't stand it.
Yes
Tinea
Ringworm is a fungal infection. You come in contact with the spores and if you have a weak spot in your skin, the fungus will start to grow there. They grow in a circle, which is why it's called ringworm.
Tinea corporis: 4 - 10 days. Ringworm of The Body Tinea capitis: 10 - 14 days. Scalp 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.
Tinea is also called ringworm. They are a group of fungal infections of the skin (dermatophytes)(skin flowers). The names of the pathogen are many but the most common or familiar are: Epidermophyton floccosum or Microsporum spp or Trichophyton spp.
No. Tinea, or ringworm, is a fungal infection that is very common. While persons who are immune-compromised are more likely to acquire many infections, tinea is infectuous enough all by itself that it is not a valid indicator of HIV.
Tinea corporis is a skin infection. It stems from fungus infecting the skin. It can cause rash, itching, and form circular red spots. It is also known as 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!
Ringworm of the scalp is known as tinea capitus. (TINN-ee-uh CAP-ih-tuss)
Some fungi, like toadstools, are very poisonous.Infections like ringworm or tinea pedis (a common cause of athlete's foot), Tinea versicolor, and other more serious infections.
Yes, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. The medical term for it is tinea corporis.
The medical term for ringworm is "tinea." It was once thought to be caused by a worm, but it is not -- it's a fungus. Doctors add another word to indicate where the fungus is located. Tinea capitis refers to scalp ringworm, tinea corporis to fungus of the body, tinea pedis to fungus of the feet, etc. For more information visit the links provided.