How to Identify and Treat Ringworm

How to Treat Ringworm

CDC monitoring cases of drug-resistant ringworm

Ringworm cases decrease in winter because the fungi that cause the infection thrive in warm, moist environments, which are less prevalent during colder, drier seasons. This shift in environmental conditions is the primary reason for the drop in cases, even though the infection remains contagious year-round. Factors that reduce ringworm in winter Cooler, drier climate The dermatophyte fungi that cause ringworm flourish in humid and warm conditions. Cold weather creates a less favorable environmen