Question 1

for how long does ringworm live on surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Months: Fungi can live on a surface for an extended amount of time but can be eliminated with a dilute clorox solution such as clorox anywhere.

Question 2

how do i kill ringworm on cloth surfaces?

Accepted Answer

You don't: You don't need to worry about ringworm on cloth surfaces.  Ringworms come from common skin fungi.

Question 3

ringworm on thigh, not sure how it got there. could i touched a contaminate item and then scratch the area on my thigh, how long does live on surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Quite a while: due to yeast, not worms, the yeast can be on surfaces including your skin. Gets into cracks/abrasions. Treatable.

Question 4

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

Accepted 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 climates. Causes round, scaly, red, itchy plaques usually head, neck, extremities, or skin areas in contact with infected source. Treatment with antifungal med is required. Treat affected pets also, cleanse contaminated surfaces. See your doctor now.

Question 5

how far into treatment is ringworm no longer contagious? ive been treating mine for 3 weeks (otc cream and prescribed fluconazole)- am i still contagious?

Accepted Answer

: Ringworm can be spread by direct contact with the surface of the involved skin. Covering the location diminishes potential for transfer to others. Within days, use of an effective antifungal reduces potential to transfer. By three weeks if it is/was fungal any residual skin changes are likely due to the distortion of skin tone by the germ win no remaining active fungus.

Question 6

what disinfectant wipes will kill tinea (ringworm/athletes foot)off household objects and surfaces? is there an ingredient i can look for? i need a disinfectant that will kill the fungus off surfaces/objects but bleach isnt an option as i have a dog?

Accepted Answer

: Lysol should eradicate the fungus and it does not contain bleach. Take care.

Question 7

how do i know ringworm is no longer contagious & is healing? some spots i can barely see & others are dried out & scabby looking. i put clorox on them all & used lotrimin. i'm now using md prescribed ketoconazole once a day for 2 weeks & tea tree oil?

Accepted Answer

: There are some general feature of healing. When the surface texture is similar to the surrounding skin (no longer raised or rough) it is healing. Ring worm is not that contagious after the first says of proper treatment.

Question 8

wat is ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Ringworm: Ringworm is the common or lay term for a common superficial infection of the skin caused by a fungus (actually several types of fungus). It's name comes from the fact that the fungus tends to cause a circular patch of scaling scan with a slightly raised and redder border making it look like a ring. It can be treated with ordinary otc anti-fungal medications.

Question 9

how to cure ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal med: Ringworm is a skin infection secondary to fungus. Medications such as Miconazole applied to the area as directed on the package should be successful. These medications, creams and lotions, are usually in the "foot" section of a pharmacy or grocery store. You should be certain of what you are treating and if it does not improve with treatment see your pcp.

Question 10

whats test 4 ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Micro exam, culture: Most of the time a dermatologist can diagnosis ringworm on visual exam alone.  However, a microscopic exam (koh) or fungal culture (dtm) can be used to confirm the diagnosis.

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Ringworm on thigh, not sure how it got there. could i touched a contaminate item and then scratch the area on my thigh, how long does live on surfaces?

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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

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How far into treatment is ringworm no longer contagious? ive been treating mine for 3 weeks (otc cream and prescribed fluconazole)- am i still contagious?

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What disinfectant wipes will kill tinea (ringworm/athletes foot)off household objects and surfaces? is there an ingredient i can look for? i need a disinfectant that will kill the fungus off surfaces/objects but bleach isnt an option as i have a dog?

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How do i know ringworm is no longer contagious & is healing? some spots i can barely see & others are dried out & scabby looking. i put clorox on them all & used lotrimin. i'm now using md prescribed ketoconazole once a day for 2 weeks & tea tree oil?

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