Ringworm
Ringworm is due to a fungal infection of the superficial layer of the skin. Fungi penetrate and begin to proliferate with the skin causing the characteristic expanding, red scaly, ring-shaped rash. The fungus usually is contracted from other people or from animals. Usually topical antifungal treatments will suffice, but a laboratory test should be done first by a dermatologist to determine the presence of fungus prior to initiation of therapy.
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Ringworm is due to a fungal infection of the superficial layer of the skin. Fungi penetrate and begin to proliferate with the skin causing the characteristic expanding, red scaly, ring-shaped rash. The fungus usually is contracted from other people or from animals. Usually topical antifungal treatments will suffice, but a laboratory test should be done first by a dermatologist to determine the presence of fungus prior to initiation of therapy.
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2809 N. Sepulveda Blvd
Suite A
Manhattan Beach
CA 90266
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Suite A
Manhattan Beach
CA 90266
P:(310) 802-8180
F:(310) 802-8150