Ringworm Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

2024-07-25T14:20:48-04:00By |Tags: , , , |

Ringworn or Tinea capitis is an infection of the scalp by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. The scalp sores often have the appearance of an enlarging “ring”. The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, mold-like fungi (dermatophytes) and yeast-like fungi (such as Candida). Some of these are useful to the body. Others [...]