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I got ringworm on my neck. what causes it?
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Ringworm: is caused by fungal growth.
Answered 7/4/2014
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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.
Answered 7/4/2014
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