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Ringworm is a common skin infection that is seen in both children and adults. A fungus known as dermatophyte causes ringworm. Ringworm can affect human being as well as animals. Ringworm infection occurs on the skin areas that are usually warm and moist, such as the skin folds between the toes, groin region, scalp, and fingers among others. Ringworm appears in the form of a circular ring like rash with a clear area in the centre. The edges of the ring are raised, red coloured and scaly.