According to Wikipedia ~20% of the population have it, so yeah, I'd say it's fairly common. You should be able to treat it with the standard anti-fungal creams and powders you can get from pharmacies.
Most common in black children, scalp ringworm can cause scarring and permanent hair loss.
More common in males than in females, ringworm is characterized by patches of rough, reddened skin.
No, the word ringworm is a common noun, a word for any of a type of fungal infection of the skin.
Mostly common
RINGWORM is in fact not a parasite, but a fungi. The scientific term for Ringworm is "Tinea" which means "growing worm". (thus here is the origin of the worm part of ringworm, ring is obviously the shape in which the fungi grows, in a circle) It is a common mistake to think that ringworm is a parasite. but it is in fact a fungi.
The most common thing that people can catch from guinea pigs is ringworm. Not to say that all guinea pigs have ringworm, but if your guinea pig has ringworm it is possible to transmit it to you.
I don't think thats a very common spot to have ringworm ...Do you have it there? If you do you should probably notify a docter :D
Ringworm can occur anywhere in the world, but it is more common in warm and humid climates where the fungus that causes ringworm thrives. It can be found in both developed and developing countries.
Ringworm and Athlete's Foot.
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 is commonly spread through direct contact with infected people, animals, or contaminated surfaces. To avoid ringworm, practice good hygiene, avoid sharing personal items, and keep skin clean and dry.
Ringworm rash is caused by a fungal infection that can be contracted through direct contact with an infected person or animal, or by touching contaminated objects such as towels or clothing. Common causes of ringworm include poor hygiene, sharing personal items, and living in close quarters with infected individuals.