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A member asked:

I got ringworm on my neck. what causes it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ringworm: is caused by fungal growth.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

A fungus: Ringworm is a terrible name, as it has nothing to do at all with a worm...it is merely a name for a fungal infection of the skin. The same fungus that causes athletes foot or jock itch, can cause the infection you have on your neck. Easy to treat-call you Dr. for a cream.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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