Despite its name, ringworm isn’t an infection caused by worms or a parasite. Rather, it’s an infection caused by fungi that ...
This ring like appearance is why the rash is called ringworm. Fungal infections are slow growing - they are slow to appear and can take several months to respond to treatment. This may be why your ...
And, along with the rash, there may be other viral symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, mild fever, stomach pain and lack of appetite. Despite the name, ringworm rashes are not ...