Ringworm (body) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance No worm is involved
Ringworm (scalp) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection It usually causes itchy, scaly, bald patches on the head Ringworm gets its name because of its circular appearance
Tiña (corporal) - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic Ringworm risk and prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https: www cdc gov fungal diseases ringworm risk-prevention html Accessed Aug 12, 2019 Kelly AP, et al Fungal and yeast infections
Ringworm (scalp) - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic Treatment for ringworm of the scalp requires a prescription-strength antifungal medication taken by mouth The first-choice medication is usually griseofulvin (Gris-Peg) Alternatives might be used if griseofulvin isn't working or your child is allergic to it
Tiña (corporal) - Diagnóstico y tratamiento - Mayo Clinic Fungal infection: Ringworm of the body Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2010 Goldstein AO, et al Dermatophyte (tinea) infections https: www uptodate com contents search
Ringworm on an arm - Mayo Clinic Ringworm often causes a ring-shaped rash that is itchy, scaly and slightly raised The rings usually start small and then expand outward
Betamethasone and clotrimazole (topical route) - Mayo Clinic If your skin infection does not improve within 1 week for jock itch or ringworm of the body, and 2 weeks for athlete's foot, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems
Pinworm infection - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Pinworm infection is the most common type of intestinal worm infection in the United States and one of the most common worldwide Pinworms are thin and white, measuring about 1 4 to 1 2 inch (about 6 to 13 millimeters) in length