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Can a female get ringworm in her vagina
A 22-year-old member asked:

Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 47 years experience
Outside: She can get ringworm on the outer skin but a yeast infection inside. It is less common than in men. Women are more prone to yeast infections rather th... Read More
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Donald Shenenbergeranswered
Dermatology 26 years experience
Vaginitis: Well, women can get fungal infections of the vagina. This is caused by a yeast called candida. Technically it is not "ringworm" but it is a fungal inf... Read More
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ronald De la Penaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: It is a fungal infection, and can involve any part of skin on your body.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. David Barrereanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 10 years experience
See below: Ringworm is a skin yeast, not a worm. If you mean pinworm they typically in the intestine and around the rectum.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 37 years experience
No: Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It does not affect mucous membranes, which line the vagina.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:

Dr. Christopher Cirinoanswered
Infectious Disease 24 years experience
Usually yeast: If a labial fungal infection were to occur, it is usually yeast (Candidia species). These can occur after antibiotic exposure or wear tight, nonbreat... Read More
646 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
No: The germs involved do not find the vaginal tissue a proper food source.You can, however, get yeast that may thrive in that setting.
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:

Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Tinea on mucosa: The type of fungus that causes ringworm is Tinea, which is usually unable to infect mucosal surfaces, such as in the vagina. Candida would be the typ... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Anti fungal: Ringworm is not actually a worm but is a fungal infection like yeast so anti fungal meds are used to treat it.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:

Dr. Hushang Haghighatanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Evaluation: Take her to her pediatrician to be evaluated to find the cause so be treated.
287 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
No problem : Unless you have some sort of allergy to the components of the cream (rare) there should be no problem using it.
290 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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