Ringworm- is it caused by a worm?

Is ring worm caused by a worm? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment What is ringworm? Sometimes when we tell a patient that they (or their child) have “ringworm” they are horrified – often they don’t realise it’s not caused by a worm at all, but is actually a fungal skin infection. [...]

Common infections, Skin, hair & nail conditions, Children & Babies, Ringworm, Tinea Corporis|

Ringworm, molluscum & other rashes that cause confusion
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Ringworm, molluscum & other rashes that cause confusion

Ringworm, molluscum & other rashes that cause confusion molluscum keratosis pilaris ringworm intertrigo eczema Certain skin conditions are very common, yet people often come to the doctor with no idea what’s going on. For some of these, such as ringworm, the treatment is simple- and once you [...]

Skin, hair & nail conditions, Keratosis Pilaris, Ringworm, Tinea Corporis, Molluscum Contagiosum|

Ringworm- is it caused by a worm?

Ringworm, molluscum & other rashes that cause confusion

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