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Ringworm (Frequently Asked Questions)
Ringworm (tinea) is a highly contagious fungal infection of skin, hair, or nails, causing itchy rashes, discolored nails, or hair loss.
Ringworm (also known as tinea or dermatophytosis) is a very common and often highly contagious fungal infection that involves the superficial layers of the skin, hair, and nails. Almost everyone will develop a ringworm infection at some point in their lives. The symptoms of ringworm depend on which part of the body is infected. These can include: itchy skin, a ring-shaped skin rash, red scaly cracked skin, discoloured thickened nails and hair loss. Ringworm on the skin of the feet is sometimes called athlete’s foot. Ringworm on the skin of the groin is also called jock itch.
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