ATHLETE'S FOOT

What is ringworm?

Ringworm is a contagious infection called tinea corporis that occurs on the body. It is caused by various types of fungus, like those that cause athlete's foot. The name comes from the characteristic ring that appears on the infected person's skin. It has nothing to do with actual worms.

What are the symptoms of ringworm?

• - Flat, ring-shaped rash
• - Itching
• - Burning
• - Scaling
• - Discomfort
• - See what the rash looks like

How did I get ringworm?

• - Skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet
• - Indirect contact with an object touched by an infected person or pet
• - In rare cases, ringworm can be spread through soil