Ringworm is not caused by a worm. It is caused by a fungus. The kinds of fungi (plural of fungus) that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of the skin and on the hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools, and in skin folds.
Ringworm is not a worm but a fungus that makes a ring-like reddish circle on the skin as it spreads.
Ringworm is a condition of the skin. It is caused by a fungus, and the best treatment is an antifungal.
Ringworm is caused by a fungus that is growing on the skin. It is infectious/contagious all the time it is present, it only ceases to be infectious after a treatment has cleared it up completely.
No, ringworm is a parasite - eczema is a skin condition.
Ringworm is caused by a type of fungus that infects the skin, hair, or nails.
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.
Ringworm and athlete's foot
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.
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.
Ringworm is contagious. It spreads when you have skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal that has it. It can also spread when you share things like towels, clothing, or sports gear. You can also get ringworm by touching an infected dog or cat, although this form of ringworm is not common. It is caused by a fungus. The kinds of fungi (plural of fungus) that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of the skin and on the hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas.
Could be Ringworm.
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.