Ringworm, Acne & Skin Care

By: Mike Mansell
What is Ringworm? Ringworm, despite its name is not a worm and has nothing to do with worms. It is in fact a fungal infection. The reason for its name is due to what it looks like. That is, it appears as a round circle or ring on the skin of the patient. […]

By: Gary Stephens
There are few things more concerning as a parent than to notice that your child has picked up a disease or infection. And particularly so when that infection is something as unsightly and visibly unsettling as ringworm. Ringworm is a common malady that affects children of all ages (as well as adults and […]

By: Terry Edwards
Most everyone knows the aggravation that ringworm can cause. The redness and the itching can simply drive you nuts! Not to mention the potential embarrassment. But, did you also know that you can get scalp ringworm? The medical term for this is Tinea Capatis, and it can be a real pain if you […]

By: Groshan Fabiola
Ringworm is a common affection of the skin, scalp or nails. In spite of its name, the disease is actually caused by infection with fungal organisms. The fungal organisms responsible for causing ringworm are called dermatophytes and they are very widespread in nature. Ringworm is very contagious and it can be easily acquired […]

By: Alien
Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete’s foot), or the nails. Tinea (pronounced: tih -nee-uh) is the medical name for a group of related skin infections, including athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Ringworm tends to be very itchy and uncomfortable. The name comes from […]

By: Groshan Fabiola
The contagious fungus infection called ringworm is caused by the tinea virus. Affected may be the scalp, the body, the feet or the nails. People may catch this infection from direct or indirect contact and even from a contact with the soil. Ringworm is not an infection that can not be treated. There […]

By: Groshan Fabiola
Ringworm is an infection caused by microscopic organisms called dermatophytes. Also called tinea corporis, ringworm is a fungal infection that may occur at anyone at any time. Studies say that more than 20 percent of the people develop ringworm. This is a high rate of infection proving that ringworm is a common problem. […]