Ringworm (tinea corporis ... It causes scaly, circular patches typically on the upper chest, neck, upper back, and upper arms. The patches may be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin.

Lesions are most frequent on the head and neck, but they may be found over the entire body in severe cases. Scabs may fall from older lesions and leave a hairless area in the center, one that has a ...

You can get ringworm via contact with an infected person, contaminated soil, or an infected animal. You can also contract ringworm from contact with a contaminated object, such as shared gym ...