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Fungi thrive in moist, warm areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools, and in [[skin fold]]s. The fungi may be present without any symptoms. |
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* Washing clothes in hot water with [[fungicidal]] soap after suspected exposure to ringworm. |
* Washing clothes in hot water with [[fungicidal]] soap after suspected exposure to ringworm. |
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* Avoidance of walking barefoot, wearing of appropriate protective shoes to the beach and flip-flops (thongs) in locker rooms.<ref>[http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/lifestyles/871209,4_5_JO02_DOCTORCOL_S1.article Keeping footloose on trips] by Lori Klemm, podiatrist, Will County Medical Associates S.C. for The Herald News [[April 2]] [[2008]]</ref><ref>[http://www.wyeth.com/animalhealth?rid=/wyeth_html/home/user_group_landing/for_ahp/fortdodge_overview.html Fort Dodge Animal Health:] Milestones from Wyeth.com. Accessed April 28, 2008</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.2ndchance.info/ringworm.htm Ringworm In Your Dog Cat Or Other Pet:] Prevention by Ron Hines DVM PhD 5/4/06. Accessed April 28, 2008</ref><ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
* Avoidance of walking barefoot, wearing of appropriate protective shoes to the beach and flip-flops (thongs) in locker rooms.<ref>[http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/lifestyles/871209,4_5_JO02_DOCTORCOL_S1.article Keeping footloose on trips] by Lori Klemm, podiatrist, Will County Medical Associates S.C. for The Herald News [[April 2]] [[2008]]</ref><ref>[http://www.wyeth.com/animalhealth?rid=/wyeth_html/home/user_group_landing/for_ahp/fortdodge_overview.html Fort Dodge Animal Health:] Milestones from Wyeth.com. Accessed April 28, 2008</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.2ndchance.info/ringworm.htm Ringworm In Your Dog Cat Or Other Pet:] Prevention by Ron Hines DVM PhD 5/4/06. Accessed April 28, 2008</ref><ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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* After being exposed to places where the potential of being infected is great <ref>[http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10628.html InteliHealth:<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, one should wash with an [[antibacterial]] and [[anti-fungal]] soap or one that contains [[Tea Tree Oil]], which contains terpinen-4-o |
* After being exposed to places where the potential of being infected is great <ref>[http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10628.html InteliHealth:<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, one should wash with an [[antibacterial]] and [[anti-fungal]] soap or one that contains [[Tea Tree Oil]], which contains terpinen-4-o a ring worm can be cause by dogs so you better watch out for your pets. |
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Samantha Earley had a ringworm and it killed her! RIP -MJ Earl Lee |
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Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin in humans and domestic animals such as sheep and cattle. Fungi are organisms that survive by eating plant or animal material. Those that cause parasitic infection (dermatophytes) feed on keratin, the material found in the outer layer of skin, hair, and nails. These fungi thrive best on skin that is warm and moist. This condition has been prevalent since before 1906, at which time ringworm was treated with compounds of mercury. Hairy areas of skin were considered too difficult to treat, so the scalp was treated with xrays and followed up with antiparasitic medication [1].
It is estimated that in current times, up to twenty percent of the population is infected by ringworm or one of the other dermatophytoses. It is especially common among people who play sports, wrestling in particular. [citation needed]
Misdiagnosis and treatment of ringworm with a topical steroid can result in tinea incognito, a condition where ringworm fungus will grow without typical features like a distinctive raised border.
Prevention
Fungi thrive in moist, warm areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools, and in skin folds. The fungi may be present without any symptoms.
Advice often given to prevent ringworm includes:
- Avoidance of sharing clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets.
- Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap after suspected exposure to ringworm.
- Avoidance of walking barefoot, wearing of appropriate protective shoes to the beach and flip-flops (thongs) in locker rooms.[2][3][4][4]
- After being exposed to places where the potential of being infected is great [5], one should wash with an antibacterial and anti-fungal soap or one that contains Tea Tree Oil, which contains terpinen-4-o a ring worm can be cause by dogs so you better watch out for your pets.
Treatment
Antifungal treatments include topical agents such as miconazole or terbinafine applied twice daily until symptoms resolve (usually within two weeks), however if constantly touched it can leave a dark patch of skin where it had been. In more severe cases or where there is scalp ringworm, systemic treatment with oral medications may be given. Can also be treated with clear nail polish over the infected area.
See also
Notes
- ^ Sequeira, J. H. (1906) The Varieties of Ringworm And Their Treatment, British Medical Journal, http://www.bmj.com/cgi/reprint/2/2378/193.pdf
- ^ Keeping footloose on trips by Lori Klemm, podiatrist, Will County Medical Associates S.C. for The Herald News April 2 2008
- ^ Fort Dodge Animal Health: Milestones from Wyeth.com. Accessed April 28, 2008
- ^ a b Ringworm In Your Dog Cat Or Other Pet: Prevention by Ron Hines DVM PhD 5/4/06. Accessed April 28, 2008
- ^ InteliHealth:
External links
Samantha Earley had a ringworm and it killed her! RIP -MJ Earl Lee