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Ringworm is a common fungal infection that can affect the skin, scalp, or nails. It appears as a red, circular rash with a raised, scaly border that may be itchy or painful. It is not caused by worms, but by a fungus that can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or animal.

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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 does a ringworm fungus look like under a microscope?

Under a microscope, a ringworm fungus appears as a thin, thread-like structure with a circular shape. It may have a spiky or rough surface, resembling a worm or a ring, hence the name "ringworm."


What does ringworm look like?

a small red patch on your skin that's in the shape of a ring


Does a cat scratch look like a cigarette burn?

It doesn't unless you contracted ringworm from the scratch.


What are the limitations to ringworm on the scalp?

I do know the limitations to ringworm on the scalp, but i don't feel like telling you because I don't like you or your mum.


Does ringworm make you sick?

No, ringworm does not make you sick. Ringworm only gives you itchy 'ring-like' bumps, but they do not make you sick. You are otherwise completely normal.


What are the sores on your scalp and why is your hair falling out?

Could be ringworm, a fungal infection in which the 'sores' are a rash in the form of a circle, red inside, and whitish-grey around the ring. Some people have said that ringworm sores look like cigarette burns.


Is ringworm similar to fairy rings?

Fungus and Mushrooms are related. Fairy Rings are those ring formations of mushrooms you'll see on lawns. Ringworm (actually a fungus, not a worm at all) is pretty similar in it's formation. You could say yes, they are similar.. except, when you look at ringworm under a microscope, they look oval shaped, not at all like mushrooms. on a side note, black mold (the toxic crap) looks like tiny mushrooms with lonnnng stems :)


How do you get rid of a wart and ringworm in armpit?

See a doctor. You'll almost certainly need to see one for the ringworm anyway, and they can have a look at the wart at the same time.


On an African American what does ringworm look likes?

lol. a black ring? :D


What does ringworm mean?

Ringworm is a common fungal infection that affects the skin, scalp, or nails. Despite its name, it is not caused by a worm but rather by various types of fungi. It is characterized by a red, circular rash that may be itchy or scaly.


Can eczema show up in circles?

It really depends... Is it a circular patch, or does it look like a ring? If it looks like a ring, go to the doctor, it's probably ringworm (a fungal infection).