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Ringworm doesn't come from a worm. It’s a skin infection that’s caused by mold-like fungi that live on the dead tissues of your skin, hair, nails, or on your scalp. Ringworm's name comes from the fact ...

Ringworm. Just the name of this infection is enough to make you feel squirmy, but it really has nothing to do with actual worms. What it is and how it’s spread Ringworm is a very contagious fungal ...