People who use public showers or locker rooms, athletes (particularly those who are involved in contact sports such as wrestling),2–4 people who wear tight shoes and have excessive sweating, and people who have close contact with animals may also be more likely to come in contact with the fungi that cause ringworm.
Why are some people more susceptible to ringworm than others?
Some people are much more susceptible than others. Those with eczema or other skin problems get ringworm more easily because the protective barrier of the skin's outer layer is less intact. Children are more susceptible before puberty. Boys get it more easily than girls.
What age group is most affected by ringworm?
It happens mainly in children between the ages of 2 to 10. It rarely happens in adults. Symptoms of scalp ringworm may include: Red, scaly rash on the scalp.
Why do I always get ringworm?
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.
Where are you most likely 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).
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