Ringworm
Page last updated on 11/04/24.
What is it?
Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus, not a worm. It's called "ringworm" because the rash often appears in a ring shape. It typically has a red color and causes itching and anyone can get ringworm. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ringworm webpage.
Keep your skin clean and dry: English | Spanish
- Suggested message: Let’s keep our skin clean and dry, so Ringworm does not have the chance to survive. Learn how to protect yourself from itchy rashes caused by ringworm. For more information, visit the ringworm webpage at www.cdc.gov.
Ringworm, a skin infection caused by a fungus: English | Spanish
- Suggested message: Did you know Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus, not a worm? Some signs of ringworm are itchy skin and a ring-shaped rash. Learn how to prevent this fungus by visiting the ringworm webpage at www.cdc.gov.
Do not let Ringworm make you squirm: English | Spanish
- Suggested message: Ringworm can cause pain and itching, but it does not have to! Protect yourself from ringworm by following the tips above. To learn more, visit the ringworm webpage at www.cdc.gov.
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