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does ring worm effect the epidermis

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Do ringworm affect bunnies?

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What systems does ringworm affect?

Respiratory system


What body system does ringworm affect?

Respiratory system


What is the scientific name for Ringworm?

The scientific name for Ringworm is dermatophytosis. It is a fungal infection of the skin that can affect humans and animals.


How does Ringworm affect the body?

It makes the body more prone to injuries


Skin infection that affect the dermis and subcutaneous layers f the skin?

scleroderma


What layer of skin do second degree burns effect?

third degree burns affect the dermis layer of skin.. 3 layers, epidermis, subcutaneous layer and dermis. dermis is the deepest. third degree burns are serious burns affecting quite a depth of superficial skin tissue.


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Stetch Marks, Cancer, acid Reflex


What layer of dermis is below the epidermis?

The Papillary Layer which is a part of the Dermis


What organ systems does ringworm affect?

Ringworm is not actually a worm, it is a fungus, and it is found on the surface of the skin. In most people the immune system can prevent infection. Many people acquire ringworm from kittens or cats, which may or may not show symptoms. Ringworm is most often a small, isolated lesion which goes away quickly with proper treatment.


What are some types of fungus that affect humans?

thrush ____________________________ athlete's foot -- but the same fungus cause ringworm


What layer of skin has nerves and blood vessels?

Also known as the subcutaneous layer or the sub-dermis. It is called Submucosa.