Ringworm is a skin rash caused by a fungus; it is not caused by a worm. (Fungus is a plant-like structure.) Health care providers call ringworm “tinea.” “Athlete’s foot” (tinea pedis) and “jock itch” (tinea cruris) are types of ringworm. Fungi that cause these rashes thrive in areas of skin that are kept warm, damp, and dark, such as the area between the toes and near the groin. Athlete’s foot and jock itch are common in adolescents and adult males. These rashes do not spread easily, and both infections can be treated at home.
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