Please share an interesting fact about dealing with ringworm.

Ignore: Not caused by a worm. Ring shaped. May fluoresce upon shining a special light on it helping to diag.

Ignore: You can spread ringworm from one body part to another.

Ignore: Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that's red and forms a "ring" that looks like a worm!

Ignore: Ringworm is a fungus and has nothing to do with a worm. It is common and easy to treat with meds.

Ignore: It is not a worm at all but a fungus you can treat with Athlete’s Foot cream. It is contagious.

Ignore: Not every rash that looks like it is ringworm. Get seen and get treated.

Ignore: Ringworm isn't a worm under the skin, but a fungus. It just looks like a worm, due to the wavy edges.

Ignore: Not a worm but a fungal infection that usually responds well to anti fungal cream twice daily.

Ignore: Ringworm isn't a worm...it's a fungus that looks like a worm forming a ring (see picture).

Ignore: Not all round scaly lesions are ringworm, see derm if topical OTC lamisil (terbinafine) not working after 2 weeks.

Ignore: Ringworm is not a worm but a fungal infection of the skin treated by antifungals.

Ignore: If immunocomprised ring worm could become more aggressive andmay require oral anti fungal treatment.

Keep: Keep area clean, dry, use antifungal twice daily, no more no less, do not scratch, not well see doc.