Ringworm's name comes from the fact that it leaves a circular rash on the skin. The condition is also known as “tinea” or “dermatophytosis.” Most cases of ringworm can be treated at home ...

Other rashes may look like ringworm but will not respond to treatment with an antifungal cream. The following photos show skin conditions that can cause scaly patches or rings on the skin and may ...

This skin rash is considered harmless ... Granuloma annulare causes a rash that’s easily mistaken for ringworm. This rash forms a clear circle with small, firm, reddish bumps, and it can ...

A SEXUALLY transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the US. The infection, called trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), has also been on the ...

This skin rash is considered harmless ... Granuloma annulare causes a rash that’s easily mistaken for ringworm. This rash forms a clear circle with small, firm, reddish bumps, and it can ...

While the bullseye circle rash is typical of ringworm, a fungal infection, the cause also can be an allergic reaction, chronic skin disorder, or other type of skin infections. The rash may be part ...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes a red, itchy, circular rash on the skin with raised edges and a clear center, says Dr. Kamangar. The rash may be scaly, bumpy, or blistered, and can ...

Body ringworm, tinea corporis, affects more than just one spot – it goes all over the body. It’s most often found in the skin folds, though. Aside from these symptoms, you could have a rash ...

But there are a lot of other circular rashes that aren’t ringworm, and dermatologists say it’s important to at least be aware that they exist before slapping OTC antifungal medication on your rash.