Question 1

bruise where there used to be a ringworm. is that common?

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Ringworm bruise: It would be most uncommn to get a bruise after ringworm. Why?

The fungus affects the outermost portion of the skin where there is no blood. The skin beneath does get affected, but rarely enough to cause a bruise. Persons whom have clotting disorders or who take blood thinners certainly can get bruising, but this is not common.

Question 2

how common is it for somebody to get ringworm on the scalp?

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Depends: Scalp ringworm is fairly common in children, far less common in adults.  No one knows exactly why.

Question 3

waht is the common treatment for people with trichophyton rubrum?

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Trichophyton: Trichophyton rubrum, among other dermatophytes, is a major causative agent for superficial dermatomycoses like onychomycosis and tinea pedis and is known to account for as many as 69.5% of all dermatophyte infections .Common therapeutic strategies based on the use of terbinafine and Griseofulvin are generally considered effective (terbinafine is very widely used, both orally and topically).

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

i have ringworm on my body?

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Question 9

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 10

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!

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