Find out what ringworm infection looks like.
What Ringworm (Tinea) Looks Like Pictures of What Ringworm (Tinea) Looks Like
By Daniel More, MD, About.com Guide
Updated February 23, 2009
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Find out what ringworm infection looks like.
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin and appears as a red ring-shaped lesion with clearing in the center. The edges of the lesion are raised and flaky. Ringworm is most common in the groin and armpits, but can occur anywhere on the body.
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