You're at higher risk of ringworm of the body if you: Live in a warm climate. Have close contact with an infected person or animal. Share clothing, bedding or towels with someone who has a fungal infection. Participate in sports that feature skin-to-skin contact, such as wrestling. Wear tight or restrictive clothing.
Where is the most common place to get ringworm?
Ringworm most commonly affects the skin on the body (tinea corporis), the scalp (tinea capitis), the feet (tinea pedis, or athlete's foot), or the groin (tinea cruris, or jock itch).
What places can you get ringworm?
5 places you can get ringwormScalp (tinea capitis) Ringworm of the scalp mainly infects children, but adults can get it too. ... Hands (tinea manus) We use our hands to touch the things around us, making this a common area affected by ringworm. ... Groin (tinea cruris) ... Nails (tinea unguium) ... Feet (tinea pedis)5 places you can get ringworm | Health24 - News24
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