Fact Sheet: Ringworm

Requested

January 11, 2010

Recieved

January 11, 2010

Posted by

Edward Vielmetti

Date posted

January 15, 2010

What is Ringworm?
Ringworm is a skin disease that is caused by fungi. Some of the common places ringworm grows are the feet (athlete’s foot), groin (“jock” or “gym” itch), scalp, face, or nails.

Fact sheet (one page) from Washtenaw County Public Health

Washtenaw County Public Health 555 Towner Ypsilanti, MI 48198
revised 1/08

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