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2. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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   Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [ 1 ]

3. Tinea corporis - Wikipedia

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   Ringworm can also be acquired from other animals such as horses, pigs, ferrets, and cows. The fungus can also be spread by touching inanimate objects like personal care products, bed linen, combs, athletic gear, or hair brushes contaminated by an affected person. [3] Individuals at high risk of acquiring ringworm include those who: [citation ...

4. Favus - Wikipedia

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   Favus on the head and legs Favus on the arm. The uncomplicated appearance is that of a number of yellowish, circular, cup-shaped crusts (scutulum or shield) grouped in patches like a honeycomb, each crust about the size of a split pea, with a bundle of hair projecting in the center.

5. First U.S. Case of Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection - AOL

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   A study, published in the journal JAMA Dermatology on Wednesday, reported that the first known U.S. case of this new form of ringworm was discovered in a man from New York City in his 30s.

6. First case of rare, sexually transmitted type of fungal ... - AOL

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   Caplan said the rash may look more like an eczema flare than typical ringworm infections that form in circles. The infection is not life-threatening, but can cause permanent scarring.

7. Highly contagious form of sexually transmitted ringworm ... - AOL

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   Last year, the U.S. saw its first two cases of ringworm caused by Trichophyton indotineae, a highly contagious infection causing similar itchy rashes as TMVII, but that is resistant to antifungal ...