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Ringworm on the skin is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm and moist environments, leading to infections on the skin.

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Why is ringworm called ringworm?

Ringworm is called ringworm because the infection often causes red, circular rashes on the skin that look like rings.


What causes the ringworm rash to develop on the skin?

Ringworm rash is caused by a fungal infection on the skin. The fungus thrives in warm and moist environments, leading to the development of the rash.


What skin infection is caused by fungi and results in reddish circle appearing on the skin?

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that causes a reddish circular rash on the skin. It is not caused by worms, but rather by a group of fungi known as dermatophytes. Ringworm is contagious and can be treated with antifungal medication.


Which type of microorganism spoils food and causes skin diseases such as ringworm and athlete's foot?

Fungi


Why is ringworm circular in shape?

Ringworm is circular in shape because the fungus that causes it grows outward in a circular pattern on the skin, creating a ring-like appearance.


What fungi causes ringworm?

The fungi that causes ringworm is called dermatophytes.


Why does your calf keep losing more hair after it has been treated for ringworm?

Because it may not be ringworm after all. It could be mange, a different type of skin condition than ringworm which causes hair to fall off.


What do ringworm's do to you inside your body?

Ring worm is a fungal infection of the skin. The fungi produces hyphae which invade the dead cells in your skin. However, the enzymes they produce irritate the living cells, which mount a defense. This causes the itchy, sore red areas.


What type of microorganism rots wood spoils food and causes skin diseases?

Fungi can rot wood, spoil food, and cause skin diseases such as ringworm.


How are Fungi bad?

Fungi are organisms which grow on decaying matter and causes skin diseases like ringworm and athlete's foot .


How does ringworm multiply?

Ringworm is the common name for infection caused by a fungus. Worms have nothing to do with it. The fungus that causes it grows on your hair and skin, mostly on the top layers.It is called ringworm because it is round with a raised ring and clear center.The life cycle of the fungus can be complicated. I have included a link.


Can ringworm turn into ecemza?

No, ringworm is a parasite - eczema is a skin condition.