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Ringworm is not a disease caused by a worm. It is actually caused by a fungal infection in the skin which resembles the shape of a coiled worm, which gave this disease its name.

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Why is ringworm called ringworm?

Ringworm is called ringworm because the infection often causes red, circular rashes on the skin that look like rings.


What fungi causes ringworm?

The fungi that causes ringworm is called dermatophytes.


Can vaginal anti fungal cream treat a ringworm?

No. Ringworm is a completely different type of fungi than those you can get vaginally. Ringworm is treated via oral medication. Depending on where the ringworm is, you will need separate medication. Scalp ringworm needs to be treated with a special shampoo and pill called Terbinafine. Skin-based ringworm needs to be treated with a course of Itraconazole medication. Vaginal anti-fungal cream will have no effect on ringworm.


Does clobetasol propionate cream cure ringworm?

No. Ringworm is a completely different type of fungi than those you can get vaginally. Ringworm is treated via oral medication. Depending on where the ringworm is, you will need separate medication. Scalp ringworm needs to be treated with a special shampoo and pill called Terbinafine. Skin-based ringworm needs to be treated with a course of Itraconazole medication. Vaginal anti-fungal cream will have no effect on ringworm.


Can zovirax treat ringworm?

No. Ringworm is a completely different type of fungi than those you can get vaginally. Ringworm is treated via oral medication. Depending on where the ringworm is, you will need separate medication. Scalp ringworm needs to be treated with a special shampoo and pill called Terbinafine. Skin-based ringworm needs to be treated with a course of Itraconazole medication. Vaginal anti-fungal cream will have no effect on ringworm.


What Treatment Options are Available for Ringworm?

Most ringworm can be treated with ointments, called topical antifungals, regardless of the location of the ringworm. If creams fail to eliminate ringworm or it is very widespread, antifungal pills are also available. Fluconazole, also called Diflucan, terbinafine, also called Lamisil, and griseofulvin are all oral treatments for ringworm. Though the rash might begin to clear quickly, it is important to use medicine as prescribed. Treatment usually needs to continue for two to four weeks.


What is a contagious itching skin disease called with 8 letters?

Ringworm


What causes ringworm on the skin?

Ringworm on the skin is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm and moist environments, leading to infections on the skin.


What causes ringworms to develop on the body?

Ringworm is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm and moist environments, leading to the development of ringworm on the body.


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.


How does the ringworm move?

yes they do, im not quite sure how but they definitely do.


Can children get ringworm?

Yes children can get ringworm.