Ringworm

Causes

• Common among children
• Cause by a fungus, not a real worm
• Occurs when tinea grows and multiplies on the skin

Can infect:

• Beard
• Body
• Feet
• Scalp
• Groin area

Ways to Catch Ringworm

• Touching someone with the infection
• Coming in contact with contaminated surfaces
• From pets, most commonly the cat

Treatment

• At home with creams
• Keep skin clean and dry
• Apply anti fungal drying powders or lotion
• Don't wear clothing that will irritate the area
• Wash your sheets and night clothes everyday

Symptoms

• Itchy, red, raised, scaly patches
• May blister or ooze
• Sharply defined edges
• Red patches are often redder around outside
• May look like a ring