Ringworms is a skin disease caused by a fungus. Its main form is athlete’s foot. Ringworms are typically shaped in a circle and usually target the scalp and the feet. It causes the patient to lose hair and they start to feel really itchy. All though it is call a ringworm it is not a worm or any type of parasite. It is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. It is microscopic and can grow on any part of the integumentary system organs. Dermatophytes live off dead tissue. The signs of Ringworms are very clear and noticeable. The skin will appear to look red and scaly. There is a lot of hairless patches where hair usually grows. The patient is also full of blister like lesions. As for symptoms the patient will feel non-stop itching and
