Effective Treatment for Ringworm

Effective Treatment for Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a parasitic fungus
called Dermatophytes. This parasitic fungus lives on dead
tissues of human and animal's skin. it grows well in a very
moist environment, including many parts of the body such as
feet, toes, scalp, and thighs. The fungus that causes
Ringworm is likely to multiply and grow rapidly in these
conditions and transmit from person to person.

Ringworm can be transmitted from person to person by
sharing clothing or other items such as towels, bedding and
household items with an infected person. The most obvious
indication of a ringworm infection is the presence of an
inflamed, itchy ring-like structure on the skin. In many
cases, one finds these circular patches all over the skin,
causing considerable irritation and pain.

If you notice similar symptoms to those described above,
then there is the possibility of a ringworm infection. Your
first step should be to get a comprehensive diagnostic exam
by a doctor or dermatologist. Sometimes, we find that many
types of ringworm are difficult to identify, such as scalp
ringworm. Once the type of ringworm you are infected with
is diagnosed, it becomes easier for a doctor to prescribe
effective treatments. Ringworm treatments may take anywhere
from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the
characteristics of the fungus and the effectiveness of
treatment prescribed. If the patient is prescribed an
anti-fungal treatment (such as an ointment) and stops using
it when the rash disappears, there are chances that the
ringworm infection may come back with a more severe
infestation. Patients are required to continue treatment,
generally for one or two weeks after the ringworm symptoms
have disappeared, to ensure the infection does not return.
To treat ringworm effectively, it is very important to
strictly follow the doctor's guidelines completely.

If a person is suffering from scalp ringworm, then he can
also use Selsun Blue, a shampoo formulated to help reduce
the itchiness caused by rashes. Apart from that, there are
many other useful treatments that can be used to cure
ringworm, which also include natural treatments. Once the
treatment is finished, the person should try to make
changes to their lifestyle in order to avoid future
recurrences of a ringworm infection, such as focusing on
improving their personal hygiene and cleanliness. If you
find yourself having the symptoms of a ringworm infection,
make sure you see a doctor to be diagnosed and treated as
soon as possible, otherwise the disease will become more
severe or take a much longer time to cure. If you see the
symptoms such as red itchy rings on your body, do not
ignore them as it could be the early stage of ringworm. As
a popular saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is better
than a pound of cure." Be sure to consult with your doctor
and take the prescribed treatment seriously, otherwise this
infection could have severely debilitating effects on your
lifestyle.

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