Ring worm

ring·worm (r

wûrm

)

Any of a number of contagious skin diseases caused by several related fungi, characterized by ring-shaped, scaly, itching patches on the skin and generally classified by its location on the body. Also called tinea.

ringworm [ˈrɪŋˌwɜːm]

(Medicine / Pathology) any of various fungal infections of the skin (esp the scalp) or nails, often appearing as itching circular patches Also called tinea

ringworm (r

wûrm

)

Any of a number of contagious fungal infections of the skin, hair, or nails caused chiefly by species of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. Ringworm often causes scaly, itching ring-shaped patches, especially on the skin. Also called tinea.

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Noun

ringworm - infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches

roundworm, tinea

dhobi itch - fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body

kerion - ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid

athlete's foot, tinea pedis - fungal infection of the feet

barber's itch, tinea barbae - fungal infection of the face and neck

tinea capitis - fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches

tinea corporis - fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin

eczema marginatum, jock itch, tinea cruris - fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)

tinea unguium - fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails)

fungal infection, mycosis - an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus

Translations

ringworm [ˈrɪŋwɜːm] N → tiña f

ringworm [ˈrɪŋwɜː^rm] n → teigne f

ringworm [ˈrɪŋˌwɜːm] n → tigna

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athlete's foot
barber's itch
Cassia alata
dhobi itch
eczema marginatum
family Moniliaceae
fungal infection
jock itch
kerion
Moniliaceae
ringworm bush
ringworm cassia
ringworm shrub
roundworm
senna
Senna alata
serpigo
tinea
tinea barbae

These fungi are also the ones responsible for other problems like jock itch, ring worm, psoriasis and athlete?

A Closer Look at Nail Fungus by 10acne.com - / Health care industry community

Fungal Infections: The most common of the fungal infections is Ring Worm.

Easy Skin Care for Your Pet by Steven A Johnson / Pets and Animals community

Neem oil is also useful in treating ring worm, lice, scabies and athletes foot.

Neem - Best Acne Treatment by greenherbal / Health, general community

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