My stepdaughter has ringworms, can my baby catch them from her? I'm not really sure if they are contagious.
2006-07-21 14:18:46 · 14 answers · asked by Mommee 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes it is contagious!! Here is a link that you can read up on
http://www.pregnancy-info.net/ringworm.html
2006-07-21 14:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ringworm is contagious and yes your 3 month old can catch it. Get some anti fungal cream that is especially for ring worm and apply it as directed.
2006-07-21 14:23:03 · answer #2 · answered by optimistic_dr3am3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should limit contact between the kids.
Ringworm, also known as Tinea, is a contagious (excluding tinea versicolor[1]) fungal infection of the skin. Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm.
Ringworm is very common, especially among children, and may be spread by skin-to-skin contact, as well as via contact with contaminated items such as hairbrushes. Ringworm spreads readily, as those infected are contagious even before they show symptoms of the disease. Humans can contract ringworm from animals; cats and dogs are often carriers. It should be noted that any contact sports such as wrestling have a risk of contracting the fungal infection through skin-to-skin contact.
2006-07-21 14:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is not a worm, it is a fungus that usually shows up as a ring shaped dry spot on the skin. The only way anyone else can catch it is to come in direct contact with the infected spot. So, no need to quarantine your step-daughter from the rest of the family.
Much Love!!
2006-07-21 14:26:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ur baby can and also u and anybody else that comes in contact with her so be very careful and get something for the ringworm and make sure the baby stays away from her.
2006-07-21 15:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by damn_that_chick_thick17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, YES AND YES!!!! Ringworms are very contagious, you can get them from the dog, cat and other people. Get medical attention fast. Or go to your local drug store not drug dealer HAHA joking and buy some anti-fungal cream.
2006-07-21 14:27:08 · answer #6 · answered by badoll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is the same funges as athletes foot. Extremely contagious. You can use athletes foot cream to treat.
2006-07-21 14:29:45 · answer #7 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ringworms are very contagious , so keep your baby away from her and get some medicines asap
2006-07-21 14:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by angel h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll make this short and simple. . .
Yes, your baby can "catch" ringworm.
If they share anything, keep it all seperate, have your older child practice good hygiene.
2006-07-21 15:40:47 · answer #9 · answered by afanofnataliewood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, she can. ringworm is pretty contagious for the first few days but after it has been treated for a few days its not too bad.
2006-07-21 14:44:17 · answer #10 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YESSSSS!!!! They are highy contagious. Keep her away from the baby. You really don't want to deal with that mess. It is aweful. My little boy (5) got one on his head from school and had never seen it before. I didn't know what it was, and I scratched his head...poor thing! It spread all over his head and he had to take pink medicine for one month. Then I got three of them on me. It itched like crazy, and it was embarrassing. I hate those things. Please be careful of the baby!
2006-07-21 14:24:24 · answer #11 · answered by Author Al 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋