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Ringworm is not a worm but a fungus that makes a ring-like reddish circle on the skin as it spreads.
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What can cause Ringworm?
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.
What is a mycotic infection?
Mycosis is fungal disease, which is infectious.
What skin infection is caused by fungi and results in reddish circle appearing on the skin?
Ringworm
Can fungal infection be mistaken for adenocarcinoma?
Can a fungal infection be mistaken for adenocarcinoma?
What does cortisone do to a fungal infection?
Cortisone is contraindicated in fungal infections. It masks the signs of fungal infection and the immunity is also suppressed. So it increases the gravity and severity of the fungal infection.
Does ringworm cause mood swings?
No. Ringworm is caused by a fungal infection.
Why is ringworm called ringworm?
Ringworm is not a disease caused by a worm. It is actually caused by a fungal infection in the skin which resembles the shape of a coiled worm, which gave this disease its name.
What causes diseases such As ringworm and athletic foot?
Both the disease are caused by fungal infection
Cure for ringworm?
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. Anti fungal antibiotics will be required to cure the infection.
What system or organ is attacked by a ringworm?
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin.
What would cause small itchy bumps in a circular pattern on your body?
This could be caused by a fungal infection, most commonly called ringworm. You will need an anti fungal in order to get rid of this.
Is a ringworm a prokaryote?
Ringworm is actually a slang name for a fungal infection. Fungi are eukaryotic.
Is ringworm a skin disease?
Yes, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. The medical term for it is tinea corporis.
Is ringworm mycotic?
Yes. The ring worm infection is mycotic or fungal infection.
Does Tinaction cure Ringworm?
Tinactin is an anti fungal that claims to cure Ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection that can be stubborn. No product can cure all ringworm but Tinactin has a reputation of curing most cases.
Can a ringworm tighten my anus?
Ringworm is a fungal infection. It itches and burns, but it won't tighten anything.
Will mupirocin ointment cure a ringworm?
No. Ringworm is a fungal infection Use Lamisil. I have seen it work on me.
