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Singer Dermatology

Singer Dermatology

Southfield, MI

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    • Marianne Harbut, P.A.-C
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Ringworm

Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) of the body is a fungal infection on the top layer of your skin and characterized by a red circular rash with clearer skin in the middle that may itch. Ringworm gets its name because of its ring-like appearance and there is actually no worm involved at all. Ringworm is contagious and is is caused by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of the skin. It can be spread several ways: human-to-human, skin-to-skin contact; animal-to-human contact from petting or grooming infected animals (cats, dogs and cows typically); human contact with an object touched by an infected person (towels, hair brushes, etc.); and soil-to-human, as occasionally infected soil can spread ringworm after continued contact.

There are several related skin fungal infections: ringworm of the body, athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis).

Symptoms of Ringworm: Ringworm typically begins as a flat, scaly area on the skin, which may be red and itchy. This patch develops a slightly raised border that expands outward — forming a roughly circular ring. The shape of the ring may not be even and may resemble the wavy outline of a worm. The interior of the ring may have a bumpy rash, be clear, or scaly. There may be more than one ring and they may intersect or overlap one another.

 

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  • Robert Singer, MD
  • Daneen Locke, PA-C
  • Amanda Young, PA-C
  • Dana Vered, N.P.
  • Amber Roberts, P.A.-C
  • Marianne Harbut, P.A.-C

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Singer Dermatology
29355 Northwestern Highway
Suite 302 B
Southfield, MI 48034
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Phone: 248-228-2990
Fax: 248-281-1764

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Hours of Operation

Monday:
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday:
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday:
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

 

 

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Mon-Thurs 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

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