Question 1

i have a question, i have a re-occurring issue with ringworm. i don't understand why it keeps coming back. does it live in my furniture?

Accepted Answer

Nummular eczema: Sometimes, recurrent ringworm is actually eczema in a circular pattern. Try treating with steroids and see if it resolves, and that may guide you toward a proper diagnosis. Alternatively, you may be re-infecting yourself from an infected Pat. Do a thorough inspection of your dog or cat.

Question 2

how can you catch ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Contagious: Ringworm can be spread from skin to skin contact with another person or with an animal like your cat or dog.  It can be spread on combs, brushes, towels, clothes, sheets, etc.

Question 3

how did my baby get ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Direct contact: Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. The typical skin lesion of ringworm is round and scaly, and it is itchy. Your baby can get ringworm if he or she touches the lesion in someone who has ringworm, or if they touch a toy or an object or an animal that has the fungus.

Question 4

can ringworm of the body be cured?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many species of skin fungal infestations.  Typical "ring worm" (tinea corporis) can usually be eradicated. Tinea versicolor, can be treated but it usually recurs.  The picture is of tinea versicolor.

Question 5

how easy is it to spread ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Rash: It is some. You have to be skin to skin contact or use contaminated brush or comb to get it.

Question 6

when should my ringworm  disappear?

Accepted Answer

Slowly as treated: Topical antifungals may work relatively slowly but are generally quite effective in eradicating what are called "dermatophytes", or fungi which predominantly produce skin infection.  This should clear in several weeks.

Question 7

how to remove ringworm in your home?

Accepted Answer

Disenfect/ clean/ tx: You will need to wash or disinfect things like brushes, combs, towels, pillow cases, sheets, teddy bears, blankets & clothes worn while infected.   Treat all infected members. If your furry pets have bald spots they may also need treatment.

Question 8

what does ringworm look and feel like?

Accepted Answer

Annular: They are typically annular or somewhat circular in shape with a more advanced and prominent border and relatively more clear in the center. They are itchy and overtime can expand outwards.

Question 9

what do i do if i keep getting ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Not treated .: Either the diagnosis is wrong or the treatment is not Adequate. If both are correct then look for somehwere you are getting re infected. also ask your doctor if  there is any underlying medical problem that is contributing.

Question 10

what are the basic symptoms of ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Scaly rash: Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin also known as tinea. It grows as an annular patch with a clear center and a red scaly border. The border tends to expand outwardly without treatment. See a dermatologist to evaluate and treat this issue.

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