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What are the basic symptoms of ringworm?
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Scaly rash: Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin also known as tinea. It grows as an annular patch with a clear center and a red scaly border. The border tends to expand outwardly without treatment. See a dermatologist to evaluate and treat this issue.
Answered 6/8/2013
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