Category: 5. Ringworm

Most types of ringworm can be treated with over-the-counter medicines. But ringworm of the scalp and nails require taking an antifungal medicine by mouth. This medicine must be prescribed by your healthcare provider. If you are unsure if your child has ringworm or if your child has a weakened immune system, call your child’s healthcare…

Ringworm can be prevented by: Having good hygiene Avoiding wearing other people’s hats or clothing Keeping feet dry Avoiding close contact with someone who has ringworm

Fungi can live indefinitely on the skin, so ringworm is likely to come back. Treatment may need to be repeated. Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. Treatment for scalp ringworm may include: Antifungal medicine taken by mouth for 4 to…

The symptoms of ringworm vary depending on which part of the body is affected. The most common types of ringworm are listed below. Athlete’s foot This problem mostly affects teenage boys and men. It usually doesn’t affect children before puberty. Things such as sweating, not drying the feet well after swimming or bathing, wearing tight socks and shoes, and warm…

Children may be at risk for ringworm if they: Are malnourished Have poor hygiene Live in a warm climate Have contact with other children or pets that have ringworm Have weak immune systems because of illness or medicines Play contact sports, such as wrestling  Use shared bathrooms or locker rooms 

A ringworm infection is not caused by an actual worm. It is caused by fungi on the skin, hair, and nailbeds called dermatophytes. Different types of dermatophytes affect different parts of the body. They cause different types of symptoms

Ringworm is a type of skin infection cause by a fungus. It looks like a red skin rash that forms a ring around normal-looking skin. Ringworm can be of several types.