#Ringworm (Tinea Infections)

Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by dermatophytes. Despite its name, it is not caused by a worm but by a mold-like fungus, typically presenting as a red, itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the center. The infection is highly contagious and can affect various body parts, leading to specific conditions such as tinea corporis (body), tinea capitis (scalp), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea pedis (athlete's foot).