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2. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Ringworm. What it looks like: Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. It gets its name from its circular rash, which is often red, swollen, and cracked. Other symptoms to note ...

3. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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   Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [ 1 ]

4. List of types of tinea - Wikipedia

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   Tinea corporis (also known as "ringworm", [2] tinea circinata, [11] and tinea glabrosa [2]) is a superficial fungal infection (dermatophytosis) of the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin; however, it may occur on any part of the body, it present as annular, marginated plaque with thin scale and clear center.

5. Tinea corporis - Wikipedia

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   Ringworm can also be acquired from other animals such as horses, pigs, ferrets, and cows. The fungus can also be spread by touching inanimate objects like personal care products, bed linen, combs, athletic gear, or hair brushes contaminated by an affected person. [3] Individuals at high risk of acquiring ringworm include those who: [citation ...

6. Trichophyton rubrum - Wikipedia

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   Trichophyton rubrum is a dermatophytic fungus in the phylum Ascomycota.It is an exclusively clonal, [2] anthropophilic saprotroph that colonizes the upper layers of dead skin, and is the most common cause of athlete's foot, fungal infection of nail, jock itch, and ringworm worldwide. [3]

7. 13 Reasons for Scabs on Your Scalp and How to Treat Each ...

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   Ringworm. Ringworm on the scalp is caused by a fungal infection and develops itchy, ... Lice is most commonly found in children’s hair, but it’s highly contagious and adults can get it too. If ...