Ringworm

Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin also known as tinea. We provide information and advice about the signs.
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Ringworm
These crusty and scaly rashes are in the shape of a ring - circular with a smooth centre and scaly periphery.
Head lice
If your child has been scratching her head and you can spot nits, then the child has head lice.

Ringworm - A contagious fungal infection of the skin that can be spread through both direct and indirect contact. Clothes, brushes, towels, linens, telephones, doorknobs, shopping carts and other items all can carry the infection.

I immediately looked up what it could be and it looked just like ringworm. I called his pediatrician and took him in to make sure that was what it was and sure enough it is. She asked where we had been and I told her on vacation...

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Baby skin isn't always silky smooth and perfect. Find out about common baby rashes and skin conditions, including birthmarks, baby acne, eczema, moles, ringworm, hand, foot and mouth disease, frostbite, heat rash, and chicken pox.

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