Question 1

can skin be affected by ringworm and staph in the same spot at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's not uncommon to see this.  Both need to be treated when this happens.

Question 2

how is skin affected by ringworm?

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Ringworm: Ringworm is a fungal infection the affects the upper layer of skin. It is not caused by a worm. It presents as a red circle with normal skin in the center. The rash may or may not cause itching.

Question 3

what do you suggest if my son has ringworm and scratch the affected area it now looks like a lot of bumps that's been shaved what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Try Lotrimin (clotrimazole) : Covering it up sometimes helps with the scratching.  Also I would recommend trimming and filing his nails and treat the ringworm so that it doesn't itch as much.  U can also give Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for the itching

Question 4

can a ringworm significantly lower your immune system?

Accepted Answer

No: It has no effect on your immune system.

Question 5

does ringworm have anything to do with your immune system? ive heard its from a low immune system but im rarely sick.

Accepted Answer

Myth: Ringworm is a lay term for fungus that can implant on your skin surface from casual contact with dirt/animals or other humans. It lives off the older surface layer of your skin &amp; has does not trigger or interact with your immune system at all.

Question 6

is there any relation between ringworm and immune system, such as, a person who get it repeatedly, and does ringworm weaken immune system if that person get it repeatedly as well?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Ringworm is one issue that has little to do with the immune system &amp; more to do with exposures. It affects the skin surface &amp; does not routinely trigger any sort of immune response in anyone. Another issue is the label as many things that may appear to be ringworm are not and may represent another  condition that could have immune related issues.

Question 7

dermatologist did scrape test (koh test) on assumed ringworm but didnt see fungus. however i had just shaved with a manual razor over the ringworm spot less than an hour before. could this have affected the test by removing the top layer of skin?

Accepted Answer

: Possible,  but you may have an other skin lesion(s) mimicking ringworm, e.g., nummular eczema, granuloma annulare, etc.

Question 8

i have ringworm & tinea versicolor. in addition to using scrip nizoral (ketoconazole 2%) as a body wash, can i apply lotrimin on affected area after?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Follow OTC directions on box or a doctors prescriptions for best outcome. You can always do your own thing with OTC pharmacy meds. They are safe to use. The pharmacist can guide you if you get stuck.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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