Can you get ringworm in your mouth

Question 1

Why do i get recurring ringworm around my mouth?

Answer

Many possibilities: Does the area around your mouth stay moist? Is it abraded, by using tissues, nervous irritation, other? Does your significant other have ringworm an... Read More

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Question 2

Is it possible to get ringworm on your tongue?

Answer

Ringworm of tongue: Yes Candida or thrush is a fungus as ringworm, and can affect the tongue

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Question 3

My 6 yr old son looks like he has ringworm. dr said it wasn't. but now there's full circle on top lip and inside. how do i get rid if it? had for week

Answer

GET HIM RECHECKED: I will advice you to take him back to your pediatrician for recheck or take him to a dermatologist if you want second opinion.We can not advice you wh... Read More

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Question 4

A cousin of mine had ringworm/fungus infection on his head resulting in hair loss and bald patches. the infection cleared on its own, he did not visit a doctor or applied any ointment. is it possible to get hair backon those patches? any solution?

Answer

Quite often hair in those scarred down areas does not regrow. See dermatologist for confirmation and poss tx.

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Question 5

Can you get ringworn inside of your mouth?

Answer

No: The ringworm lives off the surface layer of skin on the outside surface of your body. You cannot get "ringworm" on the inside.There are germs that can... Read More

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Question 6

I think i might have ringworm on the side of my mouth. how can i treat it?

Answer

See doctor: If you have ringworm you do need treatment or it will spread. So go see doctor for diagnosis and treatment

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Question 7

What can i take by mouth for ringworm while breastfeeding?

Answer

Fluconazole: But Lamisil (terbinafine) at twice daily may work just fine and have less effect on your breast milk.

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Question 8

My daughter has ringworm on her shoulder.she was scratching it.can she spread the ringworm to her mouth/tongue?how long does ringworm last on surfaces

Answer

See Your Doctor: Tinea Corporis aka ringworm is a fungal skin infection contracted from humans. animals, inanimate objects (ex, sport equipment). Common in hot, humid ... Read More

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Question 9

I have this thing in my mouth on my left cheek looks like a ringworm but its skin color i been on meds after that it came not sexual active?

Answer

See a dentist: There are a variety of lesions that can occur in or around the mouth and that can affect the cheek area. Most are benign, but some may be indicative o... Read More

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Question 10

Hi dr. i have a thing that looks like a sore on the side of my cheeck like by my jawline side on the outside not inside my mouth and now i have a swolen gland under my chin which is getting painfull , i thought the sore was a ringworm but it is not ?

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You should go and get this checked by your Doctor or specialist Dermatologist right away. Please do not wait a moment longer. And dont pick at it!

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Can you get ringworm in your mouth

Why do i get recurring ringworm around my mouth?

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Is it possible to get ringworm on your tongue?

My 6 yr old son looks like he has ringworm. dr said it wasn't. but now there's full circle on top lip and inside. how do i get rid if it? had for week

A cousin of mine had ringworm/fungus infection on his head resulting in hair loss and bald patches. the infection cleared on its own, he did not visit a doctor or applied any ointment. is it possible to get hair backon those patches? any solution?

Can you get ringworn inside of your mouth?

I think i might have ringworm on the side of my mouth. how can i treat it?

What can i take by mouth for ringworm while breastfeeding?

My daughter has ringworm on her shoulder.she was scratching it.can she spread the ringworm to her mouth/tongue?how long does ringworm last on surfaces

I have this thing in my mouth on my left cheek looks like a ringworm but its skin color i been on meds after that it came not sexual active?

Hi dr. i have a thing that looks like a sore on the side of my cheeck like by my jawline side on the outside not inside my mouth and now i have a swolen gland under my chin which is getting painfull , i thought the sore was a ringworm but it is not ?

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