Ringworm, also known as "Tinea", is an infection of the skin, characterized by a reddish to brownish raised or bumpy patch of skin that may be lighter in the center, giving the appearance of a 'ring'. Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but by parasitic fungi . It can exist anywhere on the body. Fungi are organisms that survive by eating plant or animal material,...
Ringworm is a fungus, and not in any way a worm. It usually makes a circular sore, which has hair loss. However, in early stages, it still has some hair,...