Ringworm

Ringworm, infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by various kinds of fungi that belong to the genera Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Ringworm tends to infect moist areas of the body, such as the groin, between the toes, and under the arms.

The affected area usually becomes inflamed and itchy because of sensitivity to the fungus or a secondary infection by bacteria. In the most serious cases, ringworm results in an acute infection that produces running sores on the scalp or painful blisters on the feet.

 

How are ringworm infections spread?

Transmission of the fungus can occur by direct skin-to-skin contact with infected people or pets, or indirectly by contact with items such as barber clippers, hair from infected people, shower stalls, or floors.

Even sharing clothes, combs, or towels may result in the spread of the infection.

Who gets ringworm?

Anyone can get ringworm. Children may be more susceptible to certain species of ringworm while adults may be more susceptible to other varieties.

What are the symptoms of ringworm infections?

Ringworm of the scalp usually begins as a small pimple, which becomes larger in size, leaving scaly patches of temporary baldness. Infected hairs become brittle and break off easily. Occasionally, yellowish crusty areas are seen. Read more

How Do You Diagnose Ringworm?

To diagnose ringworm, a physician scrapes off portions of the affected areas and examines them under a microscope . If a fungus is present, a characteristic type of growth will be evident. Some forms of ringworm of the scalp may be diagnosed by means of an ultraviolet light, which causes certain types of fungi to glow with a bright yellowish-green color. Read more

How can ringworm infections be treated?

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