if you have ring worm will u automatically go bald there or no if not how can i stop it
2007-01-18 13:31:20 · 9 answers · asked by anita c 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A fungus. Use antifungal cream and/or shampoo. Not always hairloss, but usually....depending on the area of the body.
2007-01-18 13:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ring worm is a fungal infection. It usually causes hair loss in the affected area. There are some types of ringworm that people can catch from dogs, cats, cows, guinea pigs ect. If you thing that you have ringworm go to the doctor and get medication. If it is on your body they will probally give you a cream. If you don't have insurance you can by over the counter fungal cream at a drug store-just ask the pharmacist to point it out. If you think your pet has it, bring it to the vet.
2007-01-18 13:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is a fungal infection that can result from being in various different situations such as contacting an animal that is infected with ringworm. If you have a pet at home, take it to the vet and have them run a fecal interpretation, let them know to pay special attention for ringworm.
2016-03-16 02:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Ringworm, also called Tinea is a fungus infection of the scalp or skin. The fungal infection is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes live on the dead tissues on the skin and any structures that grow from the skin, such as hair or nails. Ringworm is not a "worm" infections.
A ringworm can affect skin, fingers, toe nails or foot.
Ringworm Infection does not create lasting immunity. A person can be repeatedly infected by the same type of fungus.
http://www.mamashealth.com/skin/ringworm.asp
http://www.medicinenet.com/ringworm/article.htm
http://www.webmd.com/hw/skin_and_beauty/hw65255.asp
2007-01-18 13:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you dont' go bald. a ring worm is some kind of skin disease that can really itch. But you have to buy some special kind of cream that will make it go away.
2007-01-18 13:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kimmie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ring worm is a fungus;and no you won;t go bald.you will need to go to the docter if you have it;and get some medicine that will get rid of it...neosporn or ointment won;t work..do not touch your ring worm;and touch another place;as is catchy.it spreads so wash hand before touching face or body,,,,good-luck.
2007-01-18 13:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any of a number of contagious skin diseases caused by several related fungi, characterized by ring-shaped, scaly, itching patches on the skin and generally classified by its location on the body. Also called tinea
2007-01-18 13:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anna, 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeh what is a ring worm?
2007-01-18 13:38:38 · answer #8 · answered by LuvNatalie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a fungus, that will go away when you buy some jock itch creme,or athletes foot creme, or just go to the dr. and get the high powered stuff...
2007-01-18 13:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by non_oxynol_9 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-18 14:36:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋