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Qooba (Dermatophytosis): A Review on Myths and Facts Surrounding Fungal Infection of Skin

Adnan Mastan

Abstract


When we hear the word "ringworm", we envision a collection of puny worms slithering around on our skin. Then we may have fallen prey to one of the many misconceptions about this common skin condition. In reality, ringworm is far less creepy than the name suggests. Probably the most pervasive ringworm myth, this one stems from the condition's name. Despite its creepy-crawly name, ringworm (also called tinea) is not caused by any worm. The culprit is actually a cluster of fungi called dermatophytes that can cause skin infections. Ringworm gets its name from the distinctive ring-like pattern red spots often form on the skin. In this article, we tried to review dermatophytosis while paying special attention to clear up some of the myths that continue to circulate about ringworm.

 


Keywords


Qooba, Dermatophytosis, Dermatophytes, Ringworm

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