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The medical term for ringworm is "tinea." It was once thought to be caused by a worm, but it is not -- it's a fungus. Doctors add another word to indicate where the fungus is located. Tinea capitis refers to scalp ringworm, tinea corporis to fungus of the body, tinea pedis to fungus of the feet, etc.
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∙ 14y agoIt is caused by a fungus called dermatophytes. It has nothing to do with an actual worm.
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Can you use desonide on ring worm?
can i use desonide for ring treatment
Did you get ring worm from your new kitten?
It is possible that you got ring worm from your new kitten but you should look for a rash on the kitten and take it to the vet to make sure that the kitten isn't infected. Children can get ring worm from the soil outside and touching anyone or anything that's infected.
Is econaderm hc good for ring worm?
Yes I used it and it worked
Do ringworms leave scars?
no ring worm dont leave scares.
What is a citellum?
It is the band aid looking patch on a worm that holds its sex organs. this is only in a worm, we, humans do not have citellum. It is a saddle-like or ring-like girdle or 'cocoon' on a worm in which the eggs and sperm are deposited for fertilization and development.
What skin infection is caused by fungus that feeds on epidermal cells?
Tinea
What is fungus diseases?
A fungal infection is known medically as tinea and can include: tinea corporis, tinea capitis, tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and ring worm.
Are there vaccinations for ring worm?
Ringworm infection is caused by a Tinea fungus. There is no vaccination because it a skin disease, not a blood-borne disease.
What type of fungi causes diseases in plants and humans?
Yes. Most common forms would be tinea pedis (athletes foot), tinea corporis (ring worm), but fungi can also cause pneumonia.
What is the fat ring around a worm?
the fat ring around a worm is where its heart is.
Is a worm in the fungi kingdom?
Ring worm , but it is not worm shaped .
What kind of parasite is ringworm?
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.
How big are ring worms?
there is no such thing as a "ring worm". the infection known as ring worm is actually fungus that grows under your skin.
What are three ways in which fungi harm humans?
Many fungi are pathogenic, causing diseases to variety of plants and animals. The saprophytic fungi decompose organic matter and complete the cycle of nitrogen and other similar elements. There are both beneficial and harmful affects of fungi on the environment.
Can ozone kill ring worms?
Ring worm is a FUNGAL infection of the skin and not a "worm". Ozone can not kill it.
Is a beetle a ring worm?
No. It is not.
Can birds give you ring worm?
Chickens can get ring worm. Ring worm is a highly contagious fungus that can spread rapidly if not properly treated. While it does affect adults, it can affect livestock as well.
