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Ringworm

Treatment for circular, red, itchy patches on skin.

Medical Overview

Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, that may affect skin, hair, and nails. Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected. Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. The types of dermatophytoses are typically named for the area of the body that they affect. Multiple areas can be affected at a given time.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) Feb 6, 2026

Clinician Brief: Emerging Ringworm

Clinician Brief: Emerging Ringworm  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)...

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Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Feb 11, 2026

How To Get Rid of Ringworm: A Quick Guide

How To Get Rid of Ringworm: A Quick Guide  Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials...

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health.com Dec 20, 2025

Ringworm: What You Need To Know About This Fungal Infection

Ringworm: What You Need To Know About This Fungal Infection  health.com...

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Prevention Jul 15, 2026

These 13 Rashes Look Like Ringworm—but They Aren’t

These 13 Rashes Look Like Ringworm—but They Aren’t  Prevention...

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NYU Langone Health Jun 5, 2024

Experts Alert Doctors & the Public to the Arrival of Hard-to-Treat Fungal Skin Infections in the U.S.

Experts Alert Doctors & the Public to the Arrival of Hard-to-Treat Fungal Skin Infections in the U.S.  NYU Langone Health...

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The Conversation Jun 29, 2023

Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment – 6 questions answered

Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment – 6 questions answered  The Conversat...

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CHOC - Children's Health Hub Sep 23, 2021

Causes, symptoms and treatment of ringworm - CHOC

Causes, symptoms and treatment of ringworm  CHOC - Children's Health Hub...

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CBS News May 11, 2023

NYC reports treatment-resistant ringworm infections, first ever in the U.S.

NYC reports treatment-resistant ringworm infections, first ever in the U.S.  CBS News...

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