A highly contagious fungal infection of the skin or scalp.
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Ring worm
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection caused by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of your skin. It can be spread in the following ways: Human to human. Ringworm often spreads by direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person.
Symptoms and Stages of a Ringworm Infection Itchy skin. Red, scaly, or cracked skin. A ring-shaped rash (from which ringworm gets its name) Hair loss in the affected area (if hair was present)
