what ia a ringworm?
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It's a fungal infection in the skin. You can get ringworm from household pets. Anti fungal cream will take care of it.
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To start with ring worm isnt a worm its a type of fungal infection of the skin that comes up in small circular scaley patches.
You can buy creams from chemists to treat it and you most often catch it of animals especially cats.
Ringworm is a fungal infection that appears on the skin as a small round red patch at first. Then the center turns clear and leaves a perfect red circle in the skin. it can be contracted from someone else who has it or sometimes from a family pet, most likely a cat. To get rid of it use a topical fungal cream you can get at any drug store. You will have to use it for about a month and if there is no improvement you will need to get a prescription from your doctor.
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Ringworm is a fungus. Most of the time it is caught from cats, they potty and use their paws to dig and cover, then they scratch themselves then we pet them.
You can use any athletes foot cream, it should do the trick.
Watch for splotchy animals, dont touch them. The first place to check is by the ears and neck. If you see this put on gloves and medicate the pet.
Ringworm is contageous, just like athletes foot.
a ringworm is a fungus. you can catch them from a person who has one, or you can catch it from an animal like a dog or cat. skin contact is what causes them. get an anti-fungal prescription from your dotor.
Worms don't cause ringworm. Rather, this superficial skin infection, also known as tinea, is caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Fungi are microscopic plants that can live off the dead tissues of your skin, hair, and nails, much like a mushroom can grow on the bark of a tree.
Ringworm is characterized by a red ring of small blisters or a red ring of scaly skin that grows outward as the infection spreads. Though children are especially susceptible to catching ringworm, it can affect adults as well.
What Causes It?
Ringworm is caused by a fungus that grows on the skin. Once the fungus is established, it spreads out in rings. The center of the ring may clear up, while a new ring of infection develops at the edge of the old ring.
Children are most likely to get ringworm. Ringworm of the scalp can spread from child to child when children share hats, combs, or brushes. Ringworm of the body can be spread on towels, clothing, or sports equipment. Personal hygiene is important in preventing the spread of ringworm. Dogs and cats can be infected with ringworm, too, and they can pass it to people through direct contact.
What Are the Symptoms?
Ringworm of the scalp:
Dry, brittle hair or hair loss in patches .
Severe itching.
Red-ringed patch of small blisters or scaly skin.
Ringworm of the body:
Red-ringed patch of small blisters or scaly skin.
Severe itching.
Call your doctor if you have a red-ringed skin infection, severe itching of the skin or scalp, a scaly rash or hair loss.
How Do I Know If I Have It?
Your doctor will probably recognize ringworm's characteristic rash. However, he or she may also:
Look at the infection with a special ultraviolet light that can detect traces of fluorescent materials that occur in a ringworm infection.
Scrape an area of involved skin and look at the sample under the microscope.
Take a culture to find out which fungus is causing the infection in order to select the most effective antifungal medicine.
What Are the Treatments?
Your doctor may prescribe an antifungal medication. These drugs work to kill fungus and prevent it from coming back. You may spread the antifungal on your skin as a medicated shampoo, powder, cream or lotion; or you may take a pill so the medicine can spread throughout your body. Your doctor may prescribe a combination of these treatments.
Many antifungal medications, such as miconazole, are available over the counter at a lower dose and a less expensive price. Ask your doctor whether you can use one of these or whether prescription-strength medicine is necessary.
How Can I Prevent Ringworm?
Good personal hygiene helps prevent the spread of ringworm. Teach your child to practice good hygiene and generally not to share combs, brushes, or hats. Children also shouldn't share towels, clothes or sports equipment that haven't been properly cleaned.
Ringworm also can be transmitted from an infected dog or cat, so avoid animals who look mangy or have bald spots in their coats. If you have an animal that you think may have ringworm, take it to your veterinarian for treatment.
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