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As a concerned teacher i need to know how does a ringworm look like?
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Ringworm: Itchy red raised scaly patches that may blister & ooze, with sharply defined edges, more red around the outside looking like rings. If affect the hair, u may see bald patches. If affect nails, they become discolored & thick & may crumble.
Answered 12/10/2013
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