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Is ringworm a skin disease?
Yes, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. The medical term for it is tinea corporis.
Where can you get ringworm cream?
medical shops
What is the medical term meaning condition caused by a fungus that forms a mycelium within the outer layers of human skin?
Ringworm and athlete's foot
Is ringworm a correct term for disease?
The term "ringworm" is a misnomer, since the condition is caused by fungi of several different species and not by parasitic worms
How can one properly diagnose ringworm?
The best way to diagnose ringworm is to visit a medical professional. Ringworm can be diagnosed using a special light or by scraping the affected area.
Is the ringworm a correct term for the disease?
Ringworm is the term used for the superficial fungal infection of the skin. It must be very old term. The central lesion tends to get clear. there is sort of elevation of the ring like in the periphery. From the appearance the term probably came into existence. Medicine is still orthodox, when it comes to traditions. As such my medical education is dominated by experts from UK. So I also tend to be more or less orthodox. So I am happy with this misnomer.
In tamil one type of skin infection is called akki. what is its medical term?
The medical term for the skin infection known as akki in Tamil is tinea. Tinea is a fungal infection that can affect different areas of the skin, including the feet (athlete's foot), groin (jock itch), and body (ringworm).
Ring worm tinea?
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that causes a red, circular rash on the skin, not caused by a worm. Tinea is the medical term for a fungal infection, and ringworm falls under this category. It can be treated with antifungal medications.
What kind of parasite is ringworm?
RINGWORM is in fact not a parasite, but a fungi. The scientific term for Ringworm is "Tinea" which means "growing worm". (thus here is the origin of the worm part of ringworm, ring is obviously the shape in which the fungi grows, in a circle) It is a common mistake to think that ringworm is a parasite. but it is in fact a fungi.
Pictures of ringworm?
A good place to find some medical pictures of ringworm are at a dermatologist office. These doctors keep pictures on hand to identify this fungus on patients.
Can ringworm form puss?
yes,but if this happens you need to contact a medical profession immediately
How many people die each year from ringworm's?
Ringworm itself does not typically cause death in humans. However, complications from severe fungal infections that can result from untreated ringworm may lead to more serious health issues in rare cases. It is important to seek medical treatment if you suspect you have a fungal infection related to ringworm.
