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Ringworm

Learn how to diagnose and treat children with ringworm, a fungal infection which can cause a red, circular, scaly rash on a child's scalp, feet, and any other part of their body.
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How Do You Catch Ringworm?

Ringworm is common in children, and although parents are quick to blame their pets for giving their kids this rash, the family dog or cat isn't always to blame. Review how kids can catch ringworm.

Ring Worm

Ring worm is a common misspelling for the ringworm.

Ringworm

Ringworm is usually a mild fungal infection of the skin that causes a red circular lesion with a scaly border. Learn about how to diagnose and treat ringworm in children.

Ringworm Picture

Review a picture of a child with ringworm.

Tinea Capitis Picture

Review a picture of a child with tinea capitis or scalp ringworm.

Ringworm Picture on an Infant's Leg - ADAM Health Encyclopedia

A picture of child's leg that shows a classical-appearing ringworm lesion with central clearing and a slightly raised red border.

Ringworm - ADAM Health Encyclopedia

Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of ringworm.

Tinea Infections (Ringworm) - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Review the common types of ringworm and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Ringworm - AskDrSears.com

Learn about the causes of ringworm, what it looks like, and how to treat it.

Ringworm Pictures

From the University of Iowa's Hardin MD, Internet sources on Ringworm Pictures from CDC, including pictures of ringworm on a person's arm, scalp, foot (athlete's foot), and toenails.

Tinea (Ringworm, Jock Itch, Athlete's Foot)

The term "tinea" is a general name referring to a group of related fungal skin infections. Tinea can affect most skin sites, depending on the specific fungal type.

Ringworm

A discussion of ringworm, a common fungal infection in children, and its treatment.

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