Ringworm needs medical treatment if it gets really bad. People should see a doctor if they suspect it is getting worse or if they are concerned about the infection. People should also see their doctor if: The rash is getting worse, and treatment for ringworm does not help. Signs of a skin rash or infection …
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How is Ringworm Spread?
Ringworm can spread by contact with objects or surfaces that an infected person or animal has recently touched or rubbed against, such as clothing, towels, bedding and linens, combs, and brushes. Soil to human. In rare cases, ringworm can be spread to humans by contact with infected soil.
Types of Ringworm.
The most common types of ringworm include Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) Jock itch (tinea cruris) Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) Nail infection (tinea unguium) Body ringworm (tinea corporis)
Complications with Ringworm.
There are very few common complications with ringworm, however the most common complication is spreading of the ringworm from one area of the body to another. The easiest way to prevent this from happening is to be cautious of your personal hygiene. If the skin infection causes the skin to be irritated or broken it …
Home remedy for Ringworm
Garlic! Garlic paste may be used as a topical treatment, although no studies have been conducted on its use. Garlic is often used to treat infection. Although there are no studies that examine the effects of garlic on ringworm, it has proven effective for other types of fungi, including Candida, Torulopsis, Trichophyton, and Cryptococcus. To use garlic as a treatment, …
Causes of Ringworm
Ringworm is caused by a fungus that is passed from person (or animal) to person by contact with infected skin, objects or surfaces.
Self care and prevention
Self care; Do not pick the infected area, it could cause a bacterial infection. Check all family members and pets for ringworm and treat the infection. Stop your child from doing things where their skin touches other children’s skin (i.e. wrestling and swimming), until the ringworm goes away. Prevention; Shower or bathe daily. Dry your …
Treatment of Ringworm
Most cases of body ringworm can be treated with medicines from a pharmacy, however, it is important to follow the instructions on the pack carefully as some products need a single application only and others need regular application until after the infection has cleared, to prevent recurrence. Please see your local GP if the infection: …
Symptoms of Ringworm
Symptoms of ringworm on the body; redness itching discomfort a ring shaped rash around normal looking skin. Symptoms of ringworm on the scalp; painful, small, raised pimple-like bumps the bumps will spread and leave fine, scaly patches of skin temporary bald spots broken hair. Most cases of body ringworm can be treated with medicines from a …
Ringworm
Ringworm is a type of fungus, not worm. Many commonly mistake the skin infection to be caused by worms, as suggested by in the name Ringworm. The skin infection is caused by a mold-like fungi that live on the dead tissues of your skin, hair, and nails.
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