My daughter is nine months old and has ringworm.
Ringworm is quite a common infection in childhood.
The name is a bit misleading because the cause is actually a fungus rather than a worm. The rash is usually circular and raised, thus the name was given more for its looks than its origins. The fungi that produce this infection are primarily of two types, Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis . This infection may occur anywhere on the body, but the most common places are on the scalp and on the arms or legs. These fungi may be found everywhere in our environment including the soil, on animals, or on humans.