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The best way to diagnose ringworm is to visit a medical professional. Ringworm can be diagnosed using a special light or by scraping the affected area.
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Rash between your butt cheeks that iches it kinda looks like ringworm?
not wiping properly
What is a human disease caused by a fungus?
Ringworm is one, theres probably lots more
Where can one get podiatry medicine?
You can get podiatry medication from a doctor, a podiatrist would be the best bet as he or she could properly diagnose your problem. You could always by them online.
What can you do to stop a 92 truck form smoking?
Properly diagnose it to figure out why it's smoking, and repair it.
Does ringworm have anything to do with hygiene?
Not necessarily. Ringworm is an infection caused by one of several different species of fungus and is easily transmissible between humans. Individuals with excellent hygiene who are exposed to the fungus can contract ringworm.
How can you diagnose poorly seated valves?
Run a compression test. If the valves are properly seating, the compression will be up.
Can you catch ringworm from a kitten and how do you know if the kitten has it in the first place?
Yes you can. Ringworm is contagious. My kitten had it when she was 8 weeks old and we had to quarentine her in a small room for 2 weeks. People can sometimes pick up a case of Ringworm from their pet, but just because a pet has Ringworm does not necessarily mean that the people that interact with it will develop the condition. However, A dog or cat can transmit Ringworm to a person without showing any symptoms at all. Fortunately, ringworm is fairly easy to diagnose and treat. Doctors usually can diagnose ringworm based on how it looks, but sometimes will scrape off a small sample of the flaky infected skin to test for fungus. If you do have ringworm, your doctor will recommend an antifungal medication. A topical ointment or cream usually takes care of skin infections, but ringworm of the scalp or nails requires oral antifungal medication. Your doctor will decide which treatment is best for you. As for the matter of finding out if they have it? Signs of ringworm are typically circular patches of broken hair in ring-like patterns These areas usually heal at their centers, growing darker than normal hair. Surrounding this darkened area is a band of inflamed, reddened skin within which the hair is also broken off short. The most common areas for ringworm to occur are the face, ear tips, tail and paws. If you suspect your kitten may have ringworm it is best to see your family veterinarian. There are many tests which can be performed to help confirm a diagnosis. The Wood's lamp exam is one of them, and is actually how they found it in my kitten. In a dark room, your veterinarian will shine a Wood's lamp over your cat's haircoat. Typically infected hair and skin will be fluorescent yellow-green in the dark.
Some computerized way To diagnose the diseases?
There is no home-based, approved legal way to diagnose disease from your own computer. Attempting to do so can and HAS lead to misdiagnoses, mistreatment, and death. It is best to see a healthcare provider (doctor, pharmacist) to diagnose illness, as they have the proper knowhow and equipment to properly diagnose and treat illness.
Can you get ringworm from someone who has chickenpox?
Chickenpox and ringworm are caused by completely different microbes. You can only get ringworm from someone with chickenpox if they also have ringworm.
Can a person live in a house with some one who has ringworm and not get it?
yes
Can children get ringworm?
Yes children can get ringworm.
What is ringworm in French?
ringworm= la teigne
