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Does ringworm have anything to do with your immune system? ive heard its from a low immune system but im rarely sick.

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Myth: Ringworm is a lay term for fungus that can implant on your skin surface from casual contact with dirt/animals or other humans. It lives off the older surface layer of your skin & has does not trigger or interact with your immune system at all.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/19/2020

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