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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 the scientific name of fungus that causes ringworm?

there are many scientific names for ringworm, what identifies the name is where it is found.

ringworm of the body is Tinea corporis, this one is the most common.

Is ringworm on black people red?

No, not usually. There is a harmless virus that resembles ring worm and comes with red blotches called Pityriasis rosea.

Attacks most often last 4 - 8 weeks. Symptoms may disappear by 3 weeks or last as long as 12 weeks.

SymptomsAttacks most often last 4 - 8 weeks. Symptoms may disappear by 3 weeks or last as long as 12 weeks.

The rash starts with a single large patch called a herald patch. After several days, more skin rashes will appear on the chest, back, arms, and legs.

The skin rashes:

  • Are often pink or pale red

  • Are oval in shape

  • May be scaly

  • May follow lines in the skin or appear in a "Christmas tree" pattern

  • May itch

    If this sounds like what you are experiencing then you should do some more research and/or go see a Dermatologist

How does a person bathe with a ringworm on their ankle to prevent from spreading it?

ringworm is actually caused by a fungus. you can treat it with antifungal cream. the easiest to obtain (no prescription needed) is women's yeast infection cream. e.g. canestin, monostat, vagisil, etc. apply to the affected area 2x daily until the infection clears.

Cure for ringworm?

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. Anti fungal antibiotics will be required to cure the infection.

Pictures of ringworm?

A good place to find some medical pictures of ringworm are at a dermatologist office. These doctors keep pictures on hand to identify this fungus on patients.

What organ systems does ringworm affect?

Ringworm is not actually a worm, it is a fungus, and it is found on the surface of the skin. In most people the immune system can prevent infection. Many people acquire ringworm from kittens or cats, which may or may not show symptoms. Ringworm is most often a small, isolated lesion which goes away quickly with proper treatment.

Should you swim with ringworms?

you can go swimming at any time. Just make sure that you dry the area with a clean towel that only you will be using and apply anti fungal medication on the area several times each day. It will take a long time for it to go away but continue the medicine on that area for about a week after the visible signs of ringworm go away.

Is ringworm a skin disease?

Yes, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. The medical term for it is tinea corporis.

Does ringworm hurt?

No, but it itches like crazy.

nope my friend has it and he doesnt say anything bout it

How is Ringworm spread among humans?

Ringworm is spread from one person to the other when someone touches the affected person then touches themself or anyone.it can also get caught if the affected person touches something and you go along and touch it after then you will get it 100%.it can't be spread after 48hours. after treatment.

Can rat feces cause ringworm?

One of my 2 pet rats just died yesterday and a few days ago I noticed I had ringworm(gross) Im worried that my rat died from Ringworm, my other rat (Ellie) is itching an extreme a lot, I want to get her checked to see if shes okay before I get her a new friend, but I will let you know after I take her to the doctor tommorow, because it may be possible.

<3 Sydney, Proud rat owner

Can you use sudocrem on ringworm?

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What is the best medecine for ringworm?

You can but it might not do any good.

Ringworm is not a bacterial infection (nor is it a worm), but is a fungus that affects the skin, hair and nails. It is, therefore, usually treated with a topical antifungal preparation, the same way athelete's foot, a related fungus, is treated.

How is ringworm transferred?

This is a good question! You clean your body after the bath with towel. You rub the body with towel. The dead skin debris is deposited on the towel. The towel is wet. Here the fungus grows on dead cells. When you wash the towel in water sources the source get polluted with fungus. Many times the towels are shared by the family members and the fungus is transmitted. The formal use of towels, other than after the bath, by the other family members, is very common. The fungus is spread by air borne route after the towel is dry.

How long are you contagious after starting treatment for ringworm?

as far as i know the ringworm bacteria never leaves your body. meaning once you get it, it could show up at any time during the course of your life. the most effective way that I found to rid the crap from the side of my face( from highschool wrestling) i use regular Lotriman and another cream called NP-27 anti fungal cream. i mixec them together and it became warm, i applied and it was gone in 2 day never to return yet. my brother noticed some on his jawline about 1 year ago, i told him how i got rid of it but he has done nothing and it is still there.

How long does it take for ringworm to show?

Tinea corporis: 4 - 10 days. Ringworm of The Body

Tinea capitis: 10 - 14 days. Scalp Ringworm

Do you get ringworm from animals?

Everyone except reptiles, and snakes, and turtles.

Does ringworms spread into your bloodstream?

It's not a worm. It's a fungus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringworm

Can you get ringworm from eating flour?

Ringworm is a fungus spread by skin contact with an infected person, animal, or object. It is not spread by food.

How do you get rid of a ringworm in 2 days?

The best way to get rid of ringworm is to go to the pharmcy, and buy MONISTAT DERM, has to be the CREAM, this is an antifungal cream meant for yeast infections in WOMEN, but I HAVE FOUND IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST AT GETTING RID OF RINGWORM, IN ANIMALS AND HUMANS, depending on how bad it is, some doctors might perscribe an anti fungal pill, but the side effects can be not so pleasant, rather risky, ONLY AS A LAST RESORT, but i have found OVER THE YEARS OF BEING AROUND ANIMALS ESPECIALLY THIS WORKS THE BEST AND VERY FAST,

you only need a small amount just enough to cover the area, rub it in until it;s rubbed in completely, WASH YOUR HANDS, DON;T EVER TOUCH IT AND TOUCH SOMETHING ELSE, ALWAYS WASH YOUR NANDS, IT IS VERY VERY CONTAGIOUS, IT IS NOT A WORM, BUT A FUNGUS, AND IS SPREAD THROUGH SPORES, SO YOU MUST VACCUUM, AND WASH AREAS THAT THE INFECTED LAY ON ETC, WASH BEDDING, VACCUUM AREAS , WASH YOUR HANDS,

NOW THE DEPENDING ON HOW BADLY IT IS, IT SHOULD DISAPPEAR IN A FEW DAYS, BUT JUST BECAUSE THE CIRCLE IS GONE, DOESN;T MEAN IT;S GONE, YOU MUST PUT THIS CREAM ON AT LEAST 4 TIMES A DAY, FOR 3 -4 WEEKS, EVEN IF YOU CAN;T SEE THE CIRCLE ANYMORE!

this WILL WORK, it;s important to KEEP BEDDING CLEAN ETC,

Can an antimicrobial solution kill ringworm?

Lysol will not kill ringworm according to Lysol.