What are ringworms?

Fungal Infection

 

Nothing to do with worms

Tinea

Tinea Capitis

 

Tinea Pedis

 

Tinea Manuum

 

Tinea Unguium

 

Tinea Barbae

 

Tinea Cruris

 

Tinea Corporsis

Growing Worm

Symtoms

Itchiness, Hair loss, Red scaly patches, Burning, Blisters

Treatment

Self

Keep Skin Clear + Dry

Miconazole

Avoid irritating clothing

Wash bed sheets + Nightwear

 

Doctor

4+ Weeks

Severe Case

Scalp + Beard

Diabetes / Weakened Immune System  

Anti-fungal Therapy 

Laser Treatment

Fairly new

Cause / Prevention

Causes

Infectious

Cats

Primarily Young Children 

Prevention

Avoid contact with others

Weak immune system 

Contact Sports

Shampoo regularly 

Do not share personal items

If the cat has a bald spot don't touch it 

Prognosis

Left untreated 

Cannot Kill You

 

Spreads Rapidly

 

Unappealing

 

Discomforting

 

Can become infected

 

See a doctor

Fun facts

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2 out of 10 People        

 

Long incubation period

 

You can catch it more than once

 

Genetic

 

Common amongst Wrestlers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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