Tinea capitis (also more commonly known as ringworm of the scalp) is a common fungal infection that affects your scalp and hair follicles. Despite its name, this infection is not caused by a worm but ...
Areas of the body that can be affected by ringworm include toenails or fingernails (tinea unguium, also called onychomycosis), feet (tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot), hands (tinea manuum), ...