Ringworm or ringworm disease is not a disease caused by worms. Rather, these skin infections, which are also superficial, are known as tinea and are caused by fungi called dermatophytes.
Immune system cells, which normally protect us from foreign substances, viruses and bacteria entering our body, can be supplied to the healthy cells of the body for various reasons. One of the consequences of this situation is ringworm, medically known as "alopecia areata". The disease begins to show itself in the form of coins in the hairy area. This condition, which can also be seen in healthy people, can sometimes be accompanied by underlying conditions such as thyroid disorders, skin diseases, anemia, vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, and collagen tissue diseases.
In ringworm, which is an immune system, antibodies are formed against hair follicles. It causes damage to the hair follicles here, causing hair loss. This hair loss is usually temporary and the hair grows back, but in some cases, the loss may be permanent. Although it is more common in younger ages, men and women are affected equally. While ringworm is sometimes limited to a single place, it can sometimes spread and grow and even cause loss of body hair other than the scalp.
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