What's ringworm?

Answer 1

>>>A type of fungus (red ring-like dots on your skin)
-you can buy creams to cure it
-it's very common
-doctors can cure it easily

Answer 2

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.

It can be diagnosed on sight by a health care professional and usually only requires anti fungal creams (I think over the counter stuff would work too) to cure it.

Answer 3

My cat Bubba gets a ringworm each summer and the vet told me that his type can be transmitted to people.

When I see the tiny red oozing sores on his belly or under his chin, he's taken immediately to the vet to start his annual treatments. These preventative measures continue till cool weather, too.

I love Bubba. He's a wonderful, friendly, and polite cat.

Answer 4

I'll be more brief than the rest. It's caused by a fungus. Spray it with Tinactin every day and it'll be gone in a couple of days.

Answer 5

Fungal Infection of the skin ( TINEA CAPITIS) it's clear in the center erythematous borders. You can treat it with Athlete Foot Cream, over the counter. If not , go to the Dr. he will get you something that will cost more, but works the same.

Answer 6

Although the world is full of yeasts, molds, and fungi, only a few cause skin problems. These agents are called the dermatophytes, which means "skin fungi." Skin fungi can only live on the dead layer of keratin protein on top of the skin. They rarely invade deeper into the body and cannot live on mucous membranes, such as those in the mouth or vagina.
The term "ringworm" or "ringworms" refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. (The early belief was that the infection was due to a worm, which it is not, although the name has stuck.) Some of these fungi produce round spots, but many do not. On the other hand, many round spots are not fungus. A physical examination of the affected skin, evaluation of skin scrapings under the microscope, and culture tests can help doctors make the appropriate distinctions. A proper diagnosis is essential to successful treatment.
Among the types of ringworm, or tinea, are the following:

1.Tinea barbae: Ringworm of the bearded area of the face and neck, with swellings and marked crusting, often with itching, sometimes causing the hair to break off. In the days when men went to the barber daily for a shave, tinea barbae was called barber's itch.
2.Tinea capitis: Ringworm of the scalp commonly affects children, mostly in late childhood or adolescence. This condition may spread in schools. Tinea capitis appears as scalp scaling that is associated with bald spots (in contrast to seborrhea or dandruff, for instance, which do not cause hair loss).
3.Tinea corporis: When fungus affects the skin of the body, it often produces the round spots of classic ringworm. Sometimes, these spots have an "active" outer border as they slowly grow and advance. It is important to distinguish this rash from other even more common rashes, such as nummular eczema. This condition, and others, may appear similar to ringworm, but they are not fungal and require different treatment.
4.Tinea cruris: Tinea of the groin ("jock itch") tends to have a reddish-brown color and to extend from the folds of the groin down onto one or both thighs. Other conditions that can mimic tinea cruris include yeast infections, psoriasis, and intertrigo, a chafing rash which results from the skin rubbing against the skin.
5.Tinea faciei: Ringworm on the face except in the area of the beard. On the face, ringworm is rarely ring-shaped. Characteristically, it causes red, scaly patches with indistinct edges.
6.Tinea manus: Ringworm involving the hands, particularly the palms and the spaces between the fingers. It typically causes thickening (hyperkeratosis) of these areas, often on only one hand. Tinea manus is a common companion of tinea pedis (ringworm of the feet). It is also called tinea manuum.
7.Tinea pedis: "Athlete's foot" may cause scaling and inflammation in the toe webs, especially the one between the 4th and 5th toes. Another common form of tinea pedis produces a thickening or scaling of the skin on the heels and soles. This is sometimes referred to as the "moccasin distribution." In still other cases, tinea causes blisters between the toes or on the sole. Aside from "athlete's foot", tinea pedis is known as tinea of the foot or, more loosely, fungal infection of the feet. Tinea pedis is an extremely common skin disorder. It is the most common and perhaps the most persistent of the fungal (tinea) infections. It is rare before adolescence. It may occur in association with other fungal skin infections such as tinea cruris (jock itch).
8.Tinea unguium: Finally, fungus can make the fingernails and, more often, the toenails yellow, thick, and crumbly. They are called fungal nails or onychomycosis.

Answer 7

Bacteria take care.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007.

Answer 8

oh, my brother jimbob had ringworm...he got it from the dawg.