there was a ringworm on her but what can i do to get ride of it and how do they get them we dont have any pets.
2007-01-16 06:32:07 · 18 answers · asked by Sarka69 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
See your Pediatrician and they will give you a prescription for the Medication for treating ringworm!
Thanks, RR
2007-01-16 06:36:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take the child to the doctor to make sure it's ringworm. S/he will either treat the child or advise you to buy an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment. It's in the child's best interest to be taken to the doctor rather than be treated with an OTC first because it could be something else other than ringworm or it won't respond to an OTC treatment - and then you're going to the doctor anyway after having already spent money.
Ringworm is passed in a variety of ways, not just pets to people.
2007-01-16 06:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is a fungal infection not a worm. It is not caused by pets. It is similar to athletes foot. It will leave a rash in a circular pattern on the skin. Call the dr. If you found ringworm, a cream can clear it up. If you found something else the dr will know what to do
2007-01-16 06:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by beth 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about a pin worm or tape worm??? Ringworm is not a type of parasite, it is a fungal infection that shows up in irritated circular patches. Call the dr and get it looked at.
2007-01-16 06:39:24 · answer #4 · answered by finding_my_dream 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Use an antifungal cream ie one for athletes foot. It should take care of it. You can get ringworm from any dirty surface, like the floor etc. Probably tracked in on someone's shoes. It isn't a huge deal. The antifungal should take care of it.
2007-01-16 06:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by Wealth of useless information 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U get them from people who have it.....i would take her to the doctors office right away as it is contagious....it may not be a ringworm but diaper rash...go to the dr asap.
2007-01-16 06:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by Hi my name is... 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first off you can't be sure it is ringworm. you need to take her to the doctors to get a cream to treat it . it may be something harmless but you should check it out with her doctor
2007-01-16 06:37:33 · answer #7 · answered by peregrynsmum 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is actually a fungal infection.
2007-01-16 06:37:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to take your child to the doctor. They will know what it is, and give you the best answer. I wouldn't even be asking that kind of question, I would be on the phone booking an appointment.
2007-01-16 06:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by Proud Mother 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with the others, take your child to see a physician, a.s.a.p., if it is ringworm, it is very contagious.
2007-01-16 06:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by nanny4hap 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋