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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.

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What is ringworm of the scalp known as?

Ringworm of the scalp is known as tinea capitus. (TINN-ee-uh CAP-ih-tuss)

How should you clean your pool after someone with ringworm was in it?

If your pool is chlorinated or salted, there will be no problem because this will kill it.

Is a Ringworm a parasite?

Ringworm is actually a misnomer, it is caused by a fungus, not a worm. Antifungals usually help, or if a more natural approach appeals to you, tea tree essential oil (but make sure to dilute it before putting it on your skin.) Here's the link for ringworm at WebMD:

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/ringworm-of-the-skin-topic-overview

If you had a ringworm and you used Clorox bleach to cure how would you treat it?

Your already clearing up the ring worm from bleach. But just use bleach twice through out a 4 day period. That should work

Is there a vaccine for Ringworm?

Yes, normally you could use some antifungal treatments which actually is all you can really do.

How duz tyler have ringworm?

well he just has a fungus on his face just go to walmart or something and get some anti fungal cream and put in on every night till it heals

Is ringworm really a worm?

no it is not a autual worm , well it is shape like it. its like when u have a pimple but a little bigger and it feels a bit rough, but if i were u i should tell ur doctor so the doctor will help.

What characterizes ringworm?

More common in males than in females, ringworm is characterized by patches of rough, reddened skin.

Why is ringworm called ringworm?

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.

Can the skin on the glans and the scrotum get ringworm infection?

yes i have experienced ringworm infection in the scrotum region and near my thighs

Is their chance my baby caught the ringworm from my cat or dog?

There is a possibility your baby caught ringworm from your cat. Keep your baby away from your cat's liter box.