Ringworm Causes And Treatment

Ringworm, despite its name is not a worm and has nothing to do with worms. It is in fact a fungal infection. The reason for its name is due to what it looks like. That is, it appears as a round circle or ring on the skin of the patient.Very closely related to Ringworm is a condition known as Jock Itch where there is a fungal infection in the groin.
A common name for ringworm is tinea. Depending upon whereabouts on your body the ringworm appears will determine it’s precise name, for example if the ringworm appears on the head or scalp, it’s known as tinea capitis, if it is on the body, then it is known as tinea corporis and if the ringworm is found on the feet, then it is known as tinea pedis or more commonly athletes foot.

Direct Causes Of Ringworm

It is important to understand that the fungal causes of ringworm are everywhere. You can get it from doing something as simple as walking barefoot on the ground, to walking around a swimming pool.
The fungus thrives in areas that are very warm, moist, and humid. You often hear of ringworm, or athletes foot as it is also referred to on the feet, being found in locker rooms and showers. This is because it always warm and wet. It makes it so easy for it to spread.
You can also get ringworm from your own pet. Dogs and cats can spread it quickly. If your pet has it and you pick them up and start loving on them, guess what? You're likely to get it to. Anyone who works around livestock is also very susceptible to getting ringworm.

What is the Treatment of Ringworm?

Depending upon whether or not you’re suffering from head or scalp ringworm or whether you’re suffering from ringworm on your skin, will determine what type of treatment you will receive.If you can catch the condition early enough, then you should be able to purchase an anti fungal cream from your pharmacist which should cure your skin ringworm or in the case of head/scalp ringworm, an oral anti fungal medication.
However, if the cream or oral medication doesn’t appear to be eradicating the ringworm, then a trip to your doctor will be required. He will then probably prescribe a slightly different anti fungal medicine with different active ingredients.
If the ringworm is very inflamed and/or irritated, then the doctor may also prescribe a topical corticosteroid in order to soothe these symptoms. This is commonly the case when an area of eczema is infected by ringworm.

For all patients who are suffering from ringworm, it is very important to have a strict routine in order to deal with it. That includes

1.Keeping the affected area dry and clean

2.Don’t share towels and wash bedding and night clothes regularly (ideally once a day).

3.Wash the affected area gently but thoroughly every day

4.Change your socks and underwear daily

5.Avoid scratching and touching the irritated area
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