Ringworm Symptoms And Treatment

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Ringworm ˘ Symptoms And Treatment
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Summary:
What is Ringworm?

Ringworm, despite its name is not a worm and has nothing to do with worms. It is in fact a fun

Very closely related to Ringworm is a condition known as Jock Itch where there is a fungal inf

A common name for ringworm is tinea. Depending upon whereabouts on your body the ringworm appe

Keywords:
ringworm, fungal, eczema, skin, tinea

Article Body:
What is Ringworm?

Ringworm, despite its name is not a worm and has nothing to do with worms. It is in fact a fun


Very closely related to Ringworm is a condition known as Jock Itch where there is a fungal inf

A common name for ringworm is tinea. Depending upon whereabouts on your body the ringworm appe
Ringworm is mostly found in children; however, it can be caught by anybody of any age.

The ringworm looks like a round ring shaped patch on the skin which will be red and silvery wi
Scalp and head ringworm infections can cause baldness at the point where the ringworm is.
What causes Ringworm?

The fungal spores which cause ringworm are around all of us everyday. They are found in the so

The environment where ringworm thrives best is in warm damp areas, so in places where you swea

There are a number of ways that ringworm can infect you. It can be passed to you from other pe
Diagnosing Ringworm

Ringworm is very easy to diagnose. Usually, the characteristics of ringworm i.e. the round red
What is the Treatment of Ringworm?

Depending upon whether or not you´re suffering from head or scalp ringworm or whether you´re s


If you can catch the condition early enough, then you should be able to purchase an anti funga

However, if the cream or oral medication doesn´t appear to be eradicating the ringworm, then a

If the ringworm is very inflamed and/or irritated, then the doctor may also prescribe a topica

For all patients who are suffering from ringworm, it is very important to have a strict routin
Wash the affected area gently but thoroughly every day

Change your socks and underwear daily
Avoid scratching and touching the irritated area

It is possible that the ringworm could move from one affected area to the other. Also the brok

Ringworm is a very common contagious condition caused by a fungus and not by worms. With the c

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