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Pityriasis rosea and ringworm (tinea corporis) are both skin conditions that cause round, discolored patches. Ringworm is contagious through skin-to-skin contact, while pityriasis rosea is not. Both ...

While babies can get ringworm anywhere, two common locations are on the scalp and the body (including the face). Ringworm in these areas can often resemble other conditions, so it’s important to be ...

Psoriasis and ringworm (tinea corporis) cause scaly rashes but have different causes and treatments. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, while ringworm is a fungal infection. Because they can look ...