What is Ringworm and How Do You Get Rid of It?

Reactions Science Videos | June 11, 2019

Did you know that ringworm is not actually a worm? This week on Reactions, find out what ringworm is; how the culprit feeds on your skin, hair and nails; and how to not be its next meal.


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What is ringworm?

Symptoms of Ringworm Infections

About Ringworm

Ringworm Risk & Prevention

Dermatophytosis

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS (KOH)

Keratin hydrolysis by dermatophytes.

Chapter 109 - Office Techniques for Dermatologic Diagnosis

Topical Therapy for Fungal Infections

Terbinafine

The dermatophytes.

Comprehensive Analysis of Proteins Secreted by Trichophyton rubrumand Trichophyton violaceumunderin Vitro Conditions

Chapter 1 - Ringworm: A Disease of Schools and Mass Schooling

Antifungal Resistance and New Strategies to Control Fungal Infections

The Ringworm Irradiators

Chapter 23 - Biodegradable Polymers

Urgent Care Dermatology: Symptom-Based Diagnosis

Phylogenetic distribution of fungal sterols.

9 - Antimicrobials in Pediatric Dentistry

Radiation therapy of ringworm of the scalp.

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