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Ringworm
Ringworm is a contagious skin infection caused by fungus. All questions concerning causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention can be found here.
433 Questions
How do you kill ringworm fungus in saltwater pool?
Pee. I know it sounds gross, but ringworm is killed by urine. I know there is a lot of controversy around the difference between peeing in the pool and peeing into the pool, but in this case i would recommend the latter. Or you could just raise the PH balance. Why did you go for saltwater anyhow? Good old-fashioned chlorine.
Can you use Lotrimin cream on a cats ringworm?
No, for two reasons. First, cats groom themselves by licking their fur - any Lotrimin cream you put on a cat's skin is going to be eaten. Second, cats are not little humans - they react very differently to drugs than humans do. Just because Lotrimin is safe for humans does not mean it isn't toxic to cats.
Your veterinarian can help you get your cat's ringworm under control; I suggest a visit to have your cat evaluated and appropriate medication prescribed.
Ringworm contrary to popular belief is not a worm but a fungal infection of the skin. Direct contact with infected people, animals, or inanimate objects (such as clothing, showers, pools, toilets etc.) transmits the fungal infection. It is highly contagious.
What kind of parasite is ringworm?
RINGWORM is in fact not a parasite, but a fungi. The scientific term for Ringworm is "Tinea" which means "growing worm". (thus here is the origin of the worm part of ringworm, ring is obviously the shape in which the fungi grows, in a circle) It is a common mistake to think that ringworm is a parasite. but it is in fact a fungi.
Can you scrub your sons ringworm scalp?
No it cant, Go to the doctor and they should give you some ointment to put on it.
Is it ok to get a haircut if you have ringworm?
I wouldn't recomend getting a haircut if your ringworm is on your skull where the blades or clippers would be cutting. If your getting a trim with scissors i do not see the problem. ringworm is contageous so watch for it and make sure to concile it during your daily activities.
Varicose* veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They are most common in the legs and ankles. They usually aren't serious, but they can sometimes lead to other problems.
Tinactin is an anti fungal that claims to cure Ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection that can be stubborn. No product can cure all ringworm but Tinactin has a reputation of curing most cases.
After treatment has been started for ringworm on dogs is the ringworm still infectious?
"Ringworm" is a fungus infection; it is not a worm. The type of fungus infection on the dog, may or may not be contagious to people. Odds are that it is contagious to people until it is 'cured'.
This is most likely it is Psoriasis, or Eczema. You are probably having a adverse reaction to the type of cloth on your shirt and shoes. It could be the detergent your using. Possibly allergies to something you came in contact with. I suffered with a similar problem
Altabax is a medication used to treat skin surface issues. It is applies directly to the affected area of the skin to heal it.
Are ringworm treatments available to most people?
Yes, Ringworm is a fungal infection and there are treatments for it available form most good pharmacies without the need for a prescription.
What can you put on a ringworm to make it go away?
my friend said that his mom put a gold ring on it but most people put nail polish
Is ringworm similar to fairy rings?
Fungus and Mushrooms are related. Fairy Rings are those ring formations of mushrooms you'll see on lawns. Ringworm (actually a fungus, not a worm at all) is pretty similar in it's formation.
You could say yes, they are similar.. except, when you look at ringworm under a microscope, they look oval shaped, not at all like mushrooms.
on a side note, black mold (the toxic crap) looks like tiny mushrooms with lonnnng stems :)
Can you use TCP to treat ringworm?
The brand name antiseptic TCP should not be confused with the fungicide trichlorophenol, which it does not contain.
It may improve ringworm but is not a fungicidal treatment. For ringworm (Tinea fungus), you should use topical creams containing miconazole or clotrimazole, several of which are available over-the-counter.
How do you get rid of ringworm?
You can try rubbing the juice from a green hull of a walnut on it. It will stain the skin, but has worked for me. The hulls have a substance called juglone in them that is said to be an antimicrobial and antifungal agent, which would explain why it works on Ringworm, which is caused by a fungus, not a worm. Black Walnut can provoke allergic reactions in some people, so use it with caution.
The best thing to do is go to your doctor and get it checked out. Your doctor will gve you some kind of medicine or tell you what you can do. Ringworm is contagous, so you should do something so you don't infect someone else or have it spread.
If you can't go to the doctor, there are over-the-counter medicines that you can buy. The cause of Ringworm is a fungus, not a worm, just as the cause of Athlete's Foot is a fungus. The same medicine can be used on both.
It can't be stressed enough that Ringworm is contagious, VERY contagious. It is also VERY hard to cure. If you use over-the-counter medicines, use them according to the directions and don't miss a treatment! Wash your hands with warm, soapy water after treating, and never, never touch the Ringworm affected area and then touch another part of your own or someone else's body or the body of a pet. Also, before you stop treatment, make sure the Ringworm is totally gone. If you try an over-the-counter medicine and the Ringworm does not respond or gets worse, go to the doctor. The medicine that he or she can give you is probably a greater potency and will have a much better affect than the over-the-counter medicines.
I think you mean ring worm! See your doctor.
Ringworm is a fungal infection. Depending on the severity either only topical cream or a combination of topical cream and oral tablets may be needed.
Antifungal creams containing clotrimazole (Cruex, Desenex, Lotrimin), miconazole (Monistat-Derm), ketoconazole (Nizoral) and terbinafine (Lamisil).Oral medications such as terbinafine, itraconazole (Sporanox), and fluconazole (Diflucan) are used.
Treatment
Some infections disappear without treatment. Others respond to such topical antifungal medications as naftifine (Caldesene Medicated Powder) or tinactin (Desenex) or to griseofulvin (Fulvicin), which is taken by mouth. Medications should be continued for two weeks after lesions disappear.
A person with body ringworm should wear loose clothing and check daily for raw, open sores. Wet dressings applied to moist sores two or three times a day can lessen inflammation and loosen scales. The doctor may suggest placing special pads between folds of infected skin, and anything the person has touched or worn should be sterilized in boiling water.
Infected nails should be cut short and straight and carefully cleared of dead cells with an emery board.
Alternative Treatments
The fungal infection ringworm can be treated with homeopathic remedies. Among the homeopathic remedies recommended are:
* sepia for brown, scaly patches
* tellurium for prominent, well-defined, reddish sores
* graphites for thick scales or heavy discharge
* sulfur for excessive itching
Another suggestion: You can do this very simply and affordably with tea tree oil, which you can find in your local pharmacy or drugstore. Ringworm is a fungus, and tea tree oil is a very powerful herbal anti-fungal. Simply apply a small amount to the affected area with a cotton ball twice a day. The ringworm will be gone within a week.
What is a home remedy for a ringworm?
Ringworm is actually caused by a fungus, not a worm, and can be treated at home. The National Institutes of Health recommend the following:
* Keep your skin clean and dry. * Apply over-the-counter antifungal or drying powders, lotions, or creams. Those that contain miconazole, clotrimazole, or similar ingredients are often effective. * Wash sheets and nightclothes every day while infected. * Make sure to treat infected pets, too, or you can become reinfected.
If the infection does clear up within 4 weeks, or it worsens, seek medical attention.
Reference:
NIH MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ringworm
Can you get ringworm from thread worms?
In spite of its name, ringworm is caused by a fungus, not by worms.
