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Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin, scalp or nails. On the skin it often creates a round or ring-shaped scaly rash, while scalp infection can cause scaling and hair loss.
Several types of dermatophyte fungi cause ringworm. The fungi spread through contact with infected people, animals, soil or contaminated objects.
The AAP guide below explains what ringworm looks like, how it is treated, and when to bring your child in.
Contact your pediatrician or another healthcare professional if:
Call 911 or get emergency care if:
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