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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Ringworm
  1. Tinea Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tinea is the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus. Types of tinea include ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch. These infections are ... depend on the affected area of the body: Ringworm is a red skin rash that forms a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tineainfections.html - Health Topics
  2. Athlete's Foot (National Library of Medicine)  
    Athlete's foot is a common infection caused by a fungus. It most often affects the space between the toes. Symptoms include itching, burning, and cracked, scaly ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/athletesfoot.html - Health Topics
  3. Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... problems that can affect the scalp include: Scalp ringworm, a fungal infection that causes itchy, red patches ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...ruffcradlecapandotherscalpconditions.html - Health Topics
  4. Fungal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is a primitive organism. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fungalinfections.html - Health Topics
  5. Skin Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are skin infections? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It has many different functions, including covering and protecting your body. It helps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/skininfections.html - Health Topics
  6. Animal Diseases and Your Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Animal diseases that people can catch are called zoonoses. Many diseases affecting humans can be traced to animals or animal products. You can get a disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/animaldiseasesandyourhealth.html - Health Topics
  7. Yeast Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Candida is the scientific name for yeast. It is a fungus that lives almost everywhere, including in your body. Usually, your immune system keeps yeast under ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/yeastinfections.html - Health Topics