Ringworm or Tinea infection of the groin, called Jock itch, often takes a long time to go away completely. In many men, a common complaint is that their Jock itch “just won’t go away” and that it keeps ‘coming back’. In this guide, we will study reasons why Jock Itch occurs and recurs as well as some permanent solutions to cure it completely. Jock Itch Causes: Why does it … [Read more...]

Ringworm of the scalp or Tinea capititis is a common fungal skin condition affecting people of all ages. It is even more common in babies and school-aged children. Naturally, parents of toddlers are especially worried about the hair loss that accompanies this ringworm infection. Let us study the details of Ringworm of scalp and related hair loss. What causes hair loss … [Read more...]

Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a family of fungi called dermatophytes. Unlike its misleading name, ringworm does not consist of any ‘worm’ but is characterized by a scaly red and itchy rash that does appear as if a worm is living under the skin’s surface. In this guide, we will consider telltale ringworm signs that everyone should be aware of. This knowledge can … [Read more...]

When you hear the term ‘ringworm’ what probably comes to mind is a worm or an insect. However, that is not the case. Ringworm in humans is of different types, but in all of the cases, it is a fungal skin infection that forms on the uppermost layer of the skin. What happens when you get ringworm is typically a raised, red, circular and itchy rash surrounding a patch of … [Read more...]

Hearing the word, not knowing what it is and without ringworm pictures, one might think that ringworm has something to do with worms. What it is has something to do with an infection caused by a group of diseases called tinea. There are several kinds of this infection depending on what body part is affected. Tinea corporis - the arms and legs and other parts of the … [Read more...]

Ringworm in dogs (or ringworm in cats) are skin infections not caused by worms, but a result of a fungal infection known as dermatophytosis. Let us study the details of ringworm in dogs and cats. Ringworm in dogs Three types of fungal organisms are mainly responsible for ringworm in dogs: Microsporum Canis, Microsporum Gypseum and Trichophyton Mentagrophytes. M. Canis … [Read more...]

Ringworm is actually a fungal infection that usually presents itself as a red and itchy patch which may progress and form into a ring resembling a worm, hence the name ringworm. Inside the ring may be clear, scaly or blistered skin. Different cases may present one patch or several overlapping patches. There are different types of ringworm infections where the signs and … [Read more...]