Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin and cause inflammation or raised red lines that resemble burrowing worms, includes the diseases known as athlete's foot, scabies and ringworm or the scalp. Ringworm is not caused by a worm. It is caused by a fungus. The types of fungi (plural of fungus) that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of skin and hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas such as locker rooms and pools, and in the folds of the skin. Although the world is full of fungi, yeasts and fungi, only a few cause skin problems. These agents are called dermatophytes, which means "skin fungi." Skin fungi can only live in the dead layer of keratin protein on top of the skin. They rarely invade deeper into the body and can not live on mucous membranes, such as the mouth or vagina. Body ringworm (tinea corporis) can be caused by Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton o. The infection usually produces pink round spots with scaly edges and light areas in the center. Sometimes the rash is itchy. Ringworm can develop anywhere on the skin and can spread rapidly to other parts of the body or to other people that there is close body contact. Ringworm is very contagious. It can infect domestic animals (especially dogs and cats), and most farm animals. The infection can spread from animals directly, or anything the animal rubs against. Ringworm can also spread to other humans, both by direct and prolonged contact with flakes of shed skin. Ringworm of the scalp may start as a small sore that resembles a pimple before being irregular, scaly or rough. This could cause hair loss or entering the stubble. You can also make the place where the infection is to become swollen, tender and red. Anyone can get ringworm. Ringworm of the scalp often affects young children, outbreaks have been recognized in schools, day care centers and nurseries. School athletes are at risk for ringworm of the scalp, ringworm, and tinea of the feet, there have been outbreaks among high school team wrestling. Children with young pets are at greater risk for ringworm. There are several skin diseases that can mimic the appearance of a ring of ringworm. None of these, however, are serious. They include eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis and seborrhea. If treatment for ringworm not, your doctor may consider these possibilities. Infections of the scalp and beard can cause bald patches. In scalp infections, the lymph nodes in the back of the neck may be swollen and painful. Inflammation and scaling are usually fairly mild and may look like a patch of dandruff. The diagnosis is usually made based on the appearance of the typical rash of ringworm. Cultures, especially cultures of the scalp for tinea capitis, can be done though. Topical steroids are usually the first treatment most parents use, but this may change the appearance of ringworm, so be sure to talk with your pediatrician if you have been applying topical creams to the eruption of your child. Broun Rachel writes for home remedies ringworm. He also writes for acne remedies and Skin Care Related articles - Ringworm home remedies, home remedies for ringworm, how to get rid of ringworm? Email this article to a friend! Receive Articles like this directly to your email box! Subscribe for free today!
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