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Common Health Issues
My son has ringworm. How do I manage it?
RINGWORM OF THE BODY: Contact your private physician and follow his/her instructions. The following management options may be recommended by a licensed healthcare provider:
How is ringworm spread?
Ringworm is easily transmitted through direct contact with infected lesions or articles contaminated by the infected lesions. It is contagious until treatment is started.
How is ringworm detected?
Ringworm is detected primarily based on the appearance of the skin. A scraping or culture of the affected area may be done by your doctor.
Ringworm is recognized by:
What is “ring worm”?
Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm may affect the skin on the body, scalp, groin area (jock itch), feet (athlete’s foot) or nails. The infection is not related to an infestation of worms. Ringworm occurs when a particular fungus grows and multiples anywhere on the body. Ringworm can affect anyone at any time due to the microscopic organisms that live off the dead outer layer of skin. Symptoms may not appear for 10-14 days after contact.
