The Best Ring Worm Images

Ringworm causes a patchy rash and more, depending where it develops.

The Best Ring Worm Images. Ringworm is not actually caused by worms — it's a fungal infection. Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm.

Ringworm Pictures What A Ringworm Rash Looks Like
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Contrary to popular belief, ringworms are not caused by worms, but by fungi. Contrary to its name, ringworm is not a worm or a parasitic infection. It can affect different parts of the body.

Learn how to identify and treat ringworm.

Contrary to its name, ringworm is not a worm or a parasitic infection. Ringworm is characterized by patches of rough, reddened skin. The ancient greeks called ringworm herpes, meaning ring, while the ancient romans called it tinea. However, ringworm is nothing to do with worms.