The fungus may spread to other parts of the body. Ringworm A fungal infection of the skin, scalp, or nails, more properly called tinea. The primary causative agents belong to the genera Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Ringworm is so named because some infections cause a red eruption that spreads at the circumference as it heals in the centre, forming a ring of inflammation. The infection usually causes burning and itching and, if it affects the scalp, may cause hair to fall out.
Ringworm often occurs on moist areas of the body, such as the groin, armpits, and between the toes.
Ringworm is usually treated by keeping the affected area clean and dry and by applying various antifungal preparations. Fungus Infections Diseases caused by the growth of fungi in or on the body. In most healthy people fungal infections are mild, involving only the skin, hair, nails, or other superficial sites, and they clear up spontaneously. However, In someone with an impaired immune system, however, such infections, called dermatophytoses, can persist for long periods. The organisms causing dermatophytoses belong to the genera Microsporum, Epidermophyton, and Trichophyton.