Ringworm
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Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection caused by dermatophytes. Despite its name it has nothing to do with worms. It appears as a ring-shaped red scaly patch on the skin and can affect the body, scalp, feet or nails.
Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection caused by dermatophytes. Despite its name it has nothing to do with worms. It appears as a ring-shaped red scaly patch on the skin and can affect the body, scalp, feet or nails.
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Keeping Affected Area Dry
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Keeping the infected area clean and dry reduces the warm moist conditions that fungi prefer.
Avoiding Sharing Personal Items
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Avoiding sharing towels, clothing, hairbrushes and sports equipment prevents spread to others and reinfection.
Tea Tree Oil
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Topical tea tree oil (5% diluted in a carrier oil or gel formulation) applied to individual spots once or twice daily.
Oral Antifungal Medication
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Severe or persistent infections may require oral antifungal medication.
Antifungal Shampoo
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Antifungal shampoos containing ketoconazole or selenium sulfide are used alongside oral treatment for scalp ringworm.
Washing Clothes and Bedding Regularly
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Frequent washing of clothing, bedding and towels in hot water helps eliminate fungal spores.
Topical Antifungal Cream
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Topical antifungal creams such as terbinafine or clotrimazole are standard treatment for athlete's foot.
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