Print, Share, or View Spanish version of this article. Redness and scaling of scalp with broken hairs or patches of hair loss. Contagious period: A child with ringworm of the skin is infectious as long as the fungus remains present in the skin lesion.
The fungus is no longer present when the lesion starts to shrink. Spores of the fungus that cause ringworm of the scalp are found on objects in the environment and on people who have no obvious lesions. Once the child begins treatment with a medication taken by mouth, the child is no longer considered infectious. Contact with infected humans, animals eg, cats, dogs , or contaminated surfaces or objects, such as combs, brushes, towels, clothing, or bedding.
Not sharing ribbons, combs, or hairbrushes. Launder ribbons and dress-up clothes between users. Do not permit sharing of bike helmets without wiping the contact surfaces of the helmet between users with a cloth dampened with water.
Do not use anything other than water to clean the surface of a helmet because some products contain chemicals that make the impact-absorbing materials and straps less safe. Report the infection to the staff member designated by the child care program or school for decision-making and action related to care of children with ringworm.
That person, in turn, alerts possibly exposed family and staff members to watch for symptoms. When they infect the skin, they cause mild but annoying rashes.
Fungal skin infections are also known as tinea infections. When fungus grows in the area of the groin, upper thighs, and buttocks, it is called jock itch. When it grows on the feet, it is called athlete's foot. But when fungus grows anywhere else on the body, it's known as ringworm. Its medical name is tinea capitis when it's on the scalp, and tinea corporis when it's on the rest of the body. On the nails it is known as onychomycosis. Ringworm on the skin starts as a red, scaly patch or bump.
Over time, it may look like one or more rings with raised, bumpy, scaly borders the center is often clear. This ring pattern gave ringworm its name, but not every infected person has it. The skin may flake, peel, or crack, and it can itch, sting, burn, or feel uncomfortable.
Ringworm on the scalp may start as a small sore that looks like a pimple before becoming patchy, flaky, or scaly. These flakes may look like dandruff. It can make some hair fall out or break into stubble, leaving a bald spot. It also can make the scalp swollen, tender, and red. Let your child's teachers know they have ringworm. Page last reviewed: 26 October Next review due: 26 October Check if it's ringworm The main symptom of ringworm is a rash.
The rash may be scaly, dry, swollen or itchy. The rash is usually ring-shaped, but it may look different on your face, neck or scalp. How is it different from regular acne? Learn how to identify fungal acne, recognize its symptoms, and treat it at home or with….
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Healing time with treatment and without Treatments for faster healing Prevention Overview Ringworm tinea corporis is an infection of the skin caused by tiny fungus spores that reproduce in the dead outer layers of your skin. Several different species of fungus can cause tinea. How ringworm spreads. What is the incubation period? How long can you pass it to someone else?
Common treatments to speed up healing. Prevention tips.
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