2007-05-17 08:56:53 · 8 answers · asked by preebie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I ask because I have these itchy spots that look like a ringworm but then they fade away. I know it's not cured but I'm wondering if it's something else other than ringworm.
2007-05-17 09:28:43 · update #1
Ring worm is a fungus and needs to be treated with a cream. If not treated you can transmit it to other people and it can spread to other parts of your body.
2007-05-17 09:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by scorpio78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and probably will. However, ringworm, a fungal infection, is easily spread. Don't scratch the area. When I had it as a kid, my Mom put tincture of iodine on it! There are anti-fungal creams readily available now to treat it. The problem is to carefully monitor it; it can become a serious infection, requiring anti-biotics. Keep it clean, but don't scrub it, keep it dry. Don't scratch it, don't let your clothing rub it (I mean, like at your waistline, not just a light rub, as is usually the case with a shirt).
Remember that it is highly infectious, which is how you got it. Like athlete's foot, it likes warm, moist surfaces. Don't share anything with any one (such as a towel after swimming), wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching/treating the site; monitor the site to make certain it does not get worse. Do these and most likely it will go away. If you touch the site and then scratch somewhere else, you could spread it.
2007-05-17 09:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-15 23:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will go away after a while without treatment, but you run the risk of having it spread if you don't treat it. They sell creams for ringworm and it's quick, easy, and painless. Helped me when I had it
2007-05-17 09:01:24 · answer #4 · answered by jefedrum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ringworm is not a worm but a fungal infection it really needs treating with cream from the doctors, the round red area will fade in a few weeks but get it treated
2007-05-17 09:01:29 · answer #5 · answered by adammc6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I had it last year. The problem is that it takes a lot longer to fade and has a greater chance of spreading. I had it on my neck and just thought it was dry skin and it migrated all down my chest and stomach. I went to the doctor and got some cream and it disappeared within a week or two.
2007-05-17 09:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Alicia D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...I have had ringworm before when I was working as a corrections officer. All you have to do is try to keep the area clean with soap and water and try to keep it from getting dirty and sweaty and it will fade away to nothing.
2007-05-17 09:01:35 · answer #7 · answered by scheeljason 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can treat it by using clear finger nail polish.it stops the ringworm from spreading and also kills it too.you can get ringworms from cats or dogs.
2007-05-17 09:02:42 · answer #8 · answered by rebelady28379 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no my sister waited for her to go away and it only got bigger and she got more they will spread these dont go away w/o treatment
2007-05-17 09:00:17 · answer #9 · answered by aj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it will just spread, use athletes foot cream to get rid of it.
2007-05-17 09:00:55 · answer #10 · answered by Lacy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋