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Ringworm Facts |
- Ringworm is a fungal disease of the skin that may be seen in animals and us, and is found in many different types.
- Ringworm can be passed aroundby spores emitted from the fungus, and is durable and contagious.
- The problem itself is responsible for several similar conditions, athlete�s foot among them, and it is not necessary for one to one contact to spread the disease.
- Ringworm will be found on different parts of the body and shows itself in various ways.
- When the ringworm fungus is seen on the body is will be as a flat and round patch that hurts and irritates, and on the foot the signs are scaling and breaking of the skin
- Ringworm can also harmour nails, where it causes them to thicken and discolour, and often become brittle.
- Any darkening or notable changes in the look of the skin can be a sign of ringworm, and it will become more notable between four and ten days of being afflicted by the spore.
- Ringworm is virulent and, thus, simple to contract, and can be passed on in many ways.
- By coming into contact with one who is already suffering from affected by ringworm a person can easily be infected, and likewise, by touching animals that carry the fungus.
- Ringworm is prevalent in cats and dogs, and also in domestic animals, and baby cats in particular pass on the fungus by rubbing against other cats and humans.
- Ringworm is frequently spread via the floors of showers - in particular public venues used by many people - as the fungus breeds in damp areas.
- The main step to remember in treating ringworm is to reduce any contact with a patient to the minimum,
- In addition it is vital that any prescribed treatments are used up, as courses of ringworm treatment are intended to be effective over a set time.
- Hoping the ringworm has gone and stopping before that time can encourage it to return.
- It is imperative that a patient is given the correct treatment, as leaving ringworm to simply go away lengthens the period over which it can be spread among others.
- Sound advice is that people should not share personal tools that may spread ringworm; hair brushes and combs, towels and other washing items,
- Items of personal use and in particular hats should not be shared around, in particular if there is a confirmed ringworm incidence already.
- When a family animal with ringworm is the problem then have it treated and keep contact to the least, in particular cats who are the most probable to spread the fungus.
- There is a great number of treatments available for ringworm, and these can be creams and lotions or sprays and washes.
- The most effective solutions for ringworm are the ones that show attention to detail and prevention of the growth of the fungus.
- To ease ringworm, towels and other bathing flannels are washed regularly and replaced with new items on a frequent basis.
- Ringworm is likely to spread if left to get out of control, and be reminded that it is not necessary to touch an affected animal or person to become infected.
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Last update: 06:01 PM Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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