How Does Ringworm Look on a Human?
The Appearance of Ring Worm Ringworm, which is sometimes called tinea or serpigo, is a fungal infection that shows up on the skin. The fungus causes a rash on the skin that has a raised, reddish-brown appearance that is usually bumpy. Sometimes the center of the rash is lighter in color and surrounded by red, scaly rings, giving it the appearance of a worm living underneath the skin. The rash can be found on any area of the body, but it appears different in certain areas. For instance, on the scalp the condition will begin as a small pimple and will grow into a scaly bald patch. If any hair remains in the infected area, it will become brittle and often break. Ringworm of the feet is often called “athlete’s foot,” and looks like scaling, peeling skin, often between the toes. Ringworm can also affect the fingernails and toenails, where it causes them to become brittle, thick and discolored. The skin condition often attacks the groin area, and when it does it is called “jock itch.” The Sp
