Ringworm Symptoms and Prevention

Ringworm is a fungal skin disease, which commonly found in both human and animals. The disease caused by a parasitic called Dermatophytes. The disease could survives on dead tissues tissues of human and animal’s skin. The fungus grows very well in the environment that there is full of moisture, which includes many parts of the body such as feet, toes, scalp and thighs. Ringworm can be increased in amount very rapidly also can be transmitted from person to person.

Ringworm can be transmitted from person to person by sharing clothing or other items such as towels, bedding and household items with an infected person. The most obvious indication of a ringworm infection is the presence of an inflamed, itchy ring-like structure on the skin. In many cases, one finds these circular patches all over the skin, causing considerable irritation and pain.

If you notice similar symptoms to those described above, then there is the possibility of a ringworm infection. Your first step should be to get a comprehensive diagnostic exam by a doctor or dermatologist. Sometimes, we find that many types of ringworm are difficult to identify, such as scalp ringworm. Once the type of ringworm you are infected with is diagnosed, it becomes easier for a doctor to prescribe effective treatments. Ringworm treatments may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the characteristics of the fungus and the effectiveness of treatment prescribed. If the patient is prescribed an anti-fungal treatment (such as an ointment) and stops using it when the rash disappears, there are chances that the ringworm infection may come back with a more severe infestation. Patients are required to continue treatment, generally for one or two weeks after the ringworm symptoms have disappeared, to ensure the infection does not return. To treat ringworm effectively, it is very important to strictly follow the doctor’s guidelines completely.

If a person is suffering from scalp ringworm, then he can also use Selsun Blue, a shampoo formulated to help reduce the itchiness caused by rashes. Apart from that, there are many other useful treatments that can be used to cure ringworm, which also include natural treatments. Once the treatment is finished, the person should try to make changes to their lifestyle in order to avoid future recurrences of a ringworm infection, such as focusing on improving their personal hygiene and cleanliness. If you find yourself having the symptoms of a ringworm infection, make sure you see a doctor to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible, otherwise the disease will become more severe or take a much longer time to cure. If you see the symptoms such as red itchy rings on your body, do not ignore them as it could be the early stage of ringworm. As a popular saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” Be sure to consult with your doctor and take the prescribed treatment seriously, otherwise this infection could have severely debilitating effects on your lifestyle.

Source by Patnaree Sukgrarongka