Ringworm initially appears as a flat scaly area on the skin, which may be red and itchy. This area develops a slightly raised border that expands outward to form a circular ring. 

The contours of the ring may be irregular and the interior of the ring may be clear, scaly, or marked with red bumps. In some cases, several rings develop at the same time and may overlap.

Go to the ringworm symptoms page to see what it looks like.

The treatment you need for ringworm depends on where the infection is on your body and how severe it is. 

In many cases, your doctor may recommend a drug you can buy over-the-counter at your local drugstore like Sapat Lotion and Sapat Malam

Yes, ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal.

A Ringworm is characterized by a distinctive red circular skin rash with clearer skin in the middle.

Anyone can get ringworm. If an individual has ringworm, see a doctor. There are different types of ringworm depending on the affected part of the body (scalp, beard, face, torso).

No, ringworm gets its name because of its circular appearance. Ringworm is not caused by a worm. It is a fungal infection.

There could be many causes of atopic dermatitis, including allergic or immune mediated components