Picture of Types of Ringworm

Types of Ringworm: Ringworm is a common skin disorder otherwise known as tinea. While there are multiple forms of ringworm, the most common affect the skin on the body (tinea corporis), the scalp (tinea capitis), the feet (tinea pedis, or 'athlete's foot'), or the groin (tinea cruris, or 'jock itch'). These and additional types of ringworm are shown in the illustration as well as the affected body area.