Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is ringworm really caused by worms?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: It is caused by a fungus.It is called ringworm be ause it has the appaerance of a ring with a sharp border.
Answered 12/8/2014
6.3k views
Thank
Is ringworm a worm: No. Ringworm is caused by a fungus that affects the top, outermost layer of skin.
Answered 12/10/2013
5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have rash on my back, adult ring worm. I want to know how to cure it, not take meds. Causes and prevention?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I think I have ringworm on my shoulder. I noticed it a week or two ago and tonight I noticed I have itchy little bumps right next to the ring worm.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Everyone says I have a ringworm BUT it did not ooze nor did it dry out like normal ring worms do. I have a red circle in 2 spots on my leg with bruise?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi I think i have a ring worm on the side of my lip on my vagina what can i use to get rid of it and what causes it to get there?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What causes ring worm? My daughter gets them all the time constantly.
Can somebody tell me the cause of ring worm on baby and it's possible treatment?
Yes i jusy noticed that it isn't a ring worm. Im not sure what it is it looks like a bit cause it has 2 bites or blisters so im not sure what it is?
Is ringworm actually a worm?
Is it possible for acne skin care to cause ring worm?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
