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What is Ringworm?

Ringworm is a fungal skin condition also known as dermatophytosis, dermatophyte infection, or tinea. The term "ringworm" is a misnomer because the infection is caused by a fungus rather than a worm. The infection, however, causes a lesion that looks like a worm in the shape of a ring, hence the name.

Ringworm is commonly used to describe tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp) or tinea corporis (ringworm of the body). It is also used to describe tinea infections in other places, such as tinea cruris (ringworm of the groin).

Ringworm can infect both humans and animals. In affected locations, the infection first manifests as discolored, typically scaly patches. These spots are usually red on lighter skin and brown-gray on darker skin.

Athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and scalp ringworm are all connected to ringworm (tinea capitis). Ringworm is frequently transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal.

A red, scaly patch or bump that itches is the tell-tale sign that the infection is ringworm. The bump gradually transforms into a ring- or circle-shaped patch. It could split into multiple rings. The patch's interior is normally transparent or scaly. The outside may be slightly elevated and rough.

Ringworm on the scalp usually begins as a bump or minor ache. Your scalp may become flaky and scaly, and it may feel painful and sore to the touch. You might notice that your hair is falling out in spots.

Treatment of Ringworm

Ringworm Home Remedies

Before researchers invented anti-fungal medications, people used to utilize folk cures for ringworm for many years.

The majority of support for the use of these therapies is anecdotal. There is no scientific evidence to support their use over the OTC anti-fungals.

These treatments include:

However, home cures should not be used in place of recognised anti-fungal medications. Instead, talk to your doctor about any home remedy you want to try besides using the proven treatments.

Medications

Depending on the severity of your ringworm infection, your doctor may prescribe a variety of treatments.

Fungal infections like jock itch, athlete's foot, as well as body ringworm are all commonly treated with topical drugs such as:

Some severe cases may be treated with oral medications.

Ringworm of the scalp or nails may need the use of prescription-strength oral drugs such as fluconazole or terbinafine.

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and anti-fungal skin lotions may also be recommended by your doctor. Clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, and other similar chemicals may be present in these products.

Lifestyle Modifications

In addition to prescription and over-the-counter medications, your doctor may advise you to treat the infection at home by:

Prevention of Ringworm

The fungi that cause ringworm are found all over the place. However, there are several things you can do to reduce your risks of acquiring ringworm or to prevent it from spreading: