ringworm
noun
ring·worm
ˈriŋ-ˌwərm 
: any of several contagious fungal diseases of the skin, hair, or nails of humans and domestic animals that are characterized by ring-shaped discolored skin patches covered with vesicles and scales
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The name beard ringworm describes the appearance of round skin lesions that form a rash in the affected area.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
While some don’t resemble ringworm, other types, like plaque psoriasis and inverse psoriasis, can have a round and red appearance that can sometimes be mistaken for ringworm.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 3 Aug. 2024
Like ringworm and jock itch, TMVII can cause a scaly red rash.
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 26 July 2024
Despite its name, ringworm isn’t an infection caused by worms or a parasite.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 3 Aug. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
While some don’t resemble ringworm, other types, like plaque psoriasis and inverse psoriasis, can have a round and red appearance that can sometimes be mistaken for ringworm.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 3 Aug. 2024
Like ringworm and jock itch, TMVII can cause a scaly red rash.
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 26 July 2024
Despite its name, ringworm isn’t an infection caused by worms or a parasite.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 3 Aug. 2024
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ringworm
noun
ring·worm
ˈriŋ-ˌwərm
: a contagious skin disease caused by fungi and marked by ring-shaped discolored patches
Medical Definition
ringworm
noun
ring·worm
ˈriŋ-ˌwərm
: any of several contagious diseases of the skin, hair, or nails of humans and domestic animals caused by fungi (as of the genus Trichophyton) and characterized by ring-shaped discolored patches on the skin that are covered with vesicles and scales
called also tinea
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