Question 1

wat is ringworm?

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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 2

how to cure ringworm?

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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 3

whats test 4 ringworm?

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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.

Question 4

how to remove ringworm?

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Direct contact: Most commonly the family pet brings it in the house.  Give the pet a bathe if you have an outbreak.

Question 5

i have ringworm on my body?

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Question 6

how can you catch ringworm?

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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 7

how do people get ringworm?

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Fungus: It is caused by a fungus that gets into the top layers of skin.  It is not a systemic infection, it is just in the skin.  The offending types of fungi are found in the soil, on pets, and on other people, just to name a few!

Question 8

how can ringworm be treated?

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Antifungals: With topical antifungal creams or oral antifungal drugs.

Question 9

why is ringworm so stubborn?

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Please clarify: Was the diagnosis made by a physician? Were you treated and how? How long was the treatment? Please provide as much detail as you can.

Question 10

how did i contract ringworm?

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Moisture: Warm and moist areas of the body can predispose someone  for contracting a fungus..Cleansing the skin and drying the area well can prevent infection.

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