FUNGAL DISEASE

Ringworm

• Caused by Microsporum, Trichophyton, Epidermophyton.
• Affects skin, nails, folds of skin, groin.
• Transmitted by sharing towel, clothes, or even comb with infected person.
• Appearance of dry skin, scaly lesions in nails and scalp with intense itching are some of the common symptoms.
• Heat and moisture help these fungi to grow.

Fig.Trichophyton.