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Signs & Symptoms of Ringworm
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Red, Raised, Scaly Patches
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Ringworm often shows as a circular shaped ring of red rash. The skin on the inside of the rash is normally clear. This tell-tale "ring" gives ringworm its name.
Rash, Itching
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Not all ringworm infections take the ring shape. They can also look like a regular rash, or there may be an area that itches. Ringworm does not always itch.
Bald Patches
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When your scalp or beard is infected, or--if an animal is infected--ringworm will cause hair loss in the localized area. This leads to bald patches.
"Cigarette Ash" Rashes
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Particularly common on the scalp and in animals, ringworm infection can look like a bad burn or cigarette ash on the skin.
Discolored Nails
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If nails are infected, they become discolored and thicker than normal. They may start to crumble.
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