High humidity during Nigeria’s rainy season creates ideal conditions for fungal skin infections to spread rapidly. Ringworm (dermatophytosis), athlete’s foot and similar infections thrive in warm, ... Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that spreads easily and often looks like a thin red circle on the skin.

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Despite the name, there are no worms involved. The condition comes from dermatophyte ... Minnesota is seeing the largest outbreak of sexually transmitted ringworm in the U.S., with infections disproportionately affecting men who have sex with men. The ringworm - known as trichophyton ...

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Tribune Online on MSN: How to treat ringworm, fungal infections common in wet season MSN: Ringworm is rife in gyms and barbershops — but many people don’t realise they have it Ringworm might sound like something out of a bygone era, but it’s making a modern comeback across the UK. An estimated 10% to 20% of people will contract the fungal infection at some point in their ... Ringworm is rife in gyms and barbershops — but many people don’t realise they have it