Ringworm of the Body |
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DESCRIPTION
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Ringworm of the body, known medically as tinea corporis (TIN-ee-uh kor-POR-us), is a fungal infection of the skin. Even with treatment, it may take weeks or sometimes months to go away; and you can contract the disease repeatedly.
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CAUSES
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The fungus that causes ringworm is easily spread from person to person. You can get it by sharing towels or shoes, and from using public shower stalls. Pets who are infected can spread the disease to people.
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SYMPTOMS
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Ringworm can appear just about anywhere. On the body, it produces red, round, flat sores, sometimes accompanied by scaly skin. Sores may cause an itchy, scaly rash under the beard.
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CARE
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The problem is treated with medicines applied to the infected skin or taken by mouth.
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