Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm. Ringworm is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus. A ring-shaped rash on the surface of the skin is most likely ringworm. Related fungal infections include athletes foot and jock itch.
The fungi that cause ringworm grow best in moist, warm places like locker rooms, swimming pools and skin folds. The fungus tends to live and spread on the top layer of the skin and hair and may show up under the nails.
The ringworm fungus
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