Ringworm – Breaking the cycle of itchy circles

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Ringworm is exceptionally common, with around a fourth of the entire world's population contracting it at some point in their lives. Despite the name, ringworm is actually not a worm at all, but is a type of fungal infection that is easily identified by the tell-tale, ring-shaped rash. While it is possible for a ringworm infection to go away on its own, it could take months for the body to rid itself of the infection, and in the meantime, it is extremely