41. Please Note Lufenuron (Program Rx) for treating a cat with ringworm I have heard that Ican treat my cat for ringworm using Program. Is this true? Answer L http://www.vetinfo.com/cringwrm.html

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42. Zoonotic Disease - Ringworm She ordered the ringworm vacination and we will start the series of shots in My question is this Could the cats have gotten ringworm from my husband, http://www.vetinfo.com/zringwrm.html

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43. Pediatric Advisor 2004.2: Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) ringworm is a fungus infection of the skin. It is often transferred to people If your child has ringworm, your child will have a ringshaped pink patch http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_ringworm_hhg.htm

Pediatric Health Topics All Health Topics Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Services ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Pediatric Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) What is ringworm? Ringworm is a fungus infection of the skin. It is often transferred to people from puppies or kittens who have ringworm If your child has ringworm, your child will have a ring-shaped pink patch on the skin. The patch will: Usually be 1/2 to 1 inch in size with a scaly, raised border and clear center. Get slowly bigger. Be mildly itchy. How long does it last? Ringworm responds well to appropriate treatment. How can I take care of my child?

44. Sports Medicine Advisor 2004.2: Ringworm ringworm is a rash caused by a fungus that has infected your skin. ringworm isspread by contact with an infected person or infected surface, http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/sma/sma_ringwora_crs.htm

Sports Medicine Topics All Health Topics MedSport Find a UMHS Doctor Search Sports Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Ringworm What is ringworm? Ringworm is a rash caused by a fungus that has infected your skin. (Despite its name, this rash is not caused by a worm or parasite.) How does it occur? Ringworm is spread by contact with an infected person or infected surface, such as clothes, towels, and bedding. It is more common among people participating in sports that involve a lot of contact with other people, such as wrestling. Children going to day care and people living in crowded conditions are also more likely to get ringworm. Ringworm on the skin is called tinea corporis. When ringworm is on the feet, it is called tinea pedis, and when it is on the scalp, it is called tinea capitis.

45. InteliHealth: Ringworm (tinea) InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School s consumer health information.For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10733.html

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46. InteliHealth: Ringworm InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School s consumer health information.For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10873.html

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47. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet Communicable Disease Fact Sheet, ringworm. Children may be more susceptibleto certain types of ringworm than adults. How are ringworm infections spread http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/communicable_diseases/en/ring.htm

skip to main content New York State Governor Pataki map-NY ... Department of Health Information for a Healthy New York Home Contact Help A-Z Index Search Search this site: Site Contents Health Insurance Programs Employment Opportunities Forms Grants/Funding Opportunities ... Related Sites You are Here: Home Page Communicable Disease Ringworm Ringworm What is ringworm? Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus that can affect the scalp, skin, fingers, toe nails or foot. Who gets ringworm? Anyone can get ringworm. Children may be more susceptible to certain types of ringworm than adults. How are ringworm infections spread? Transmission of these fungal agents can occur by direct skin-to-skin contact with infected people or pets, or indirectly by contact with items such as barber clippers, hair from infected people, shower stalls or floors. What are the symptoms of ringworm infections? Ringworm of the scalp usually begins as a small pimple which becomes larger in size and leaves scaly patches of temporary baldness. Infected hairs become brittle and break off easily. Occasionally, yellowish cuplike crusty areas are seen. With ringworm of the nails, the affected nails become thicker, discolored and brittle, or they become chalky and disintegrate. Ringworm of the body appears as flat, spreading ring-shaped areas. The edge is reddish and may be either dry and scaly or moist and crusted. As it spreads, the center area clears and appears normal. Ringworm of the foot appears as a scaling or cracking of the skin, especially between the toes.

48. Ringworm Home Remedies Instructions I ma wrestler so ringworm is a normal thing for me, looking forhome remedies to get rid of my ringworm, Ifound your site and the http://www.otan.us/webfarm/emailproject/ringworm.htm

Ringworm Home Remedies Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2005 Time: 9:52 PM EST Cheyenne Country of Remedy: United States Ingredients: Clear Nail Polish Instructions: If you have ring worm, put clear nail polish on it (use a Qtip so you dont get the infection on the brush) and rub it over the circle. It doesnt really sting. What I did is every two hours or so I took off the polish (try using tweezers to peel it off but it may hurt because of the hairs). If you cant use tweezers just alternate with remover and soap and warm water. It may sting but its well worth it to get rid of it. I alternated the polish and removing it and adding a new coat for about a day and all that was left was a really faint pink ring...IT WILL WORK!!! Date: Thursday, March 31, 2005 Time: 10:32 AM EST Email address: Tony Paeno jujitsu9@hotmail.com Country of Remedy: USA Ingredients: lamisil/tinactin/some kind of anti-fungal cream band-aid Instructions: I'm a wrestler so ringworm is a normal thing for me, the best way to kill it is (this is only for spots 1 1/2 inch or less in diameter) to put the cream, in a VERY generous amount, onto the cushion of a band-aid that suits the size of the circle, then you put the band-aid (with cream) onto the circle. DON'T REMOVE FOR 8 HOURS. REPLACE EVERY 8 HOURS, WITH SHOWERS/BATHS BETWEEN BAND-AIDS.If the circle is within the .1 to 1 1/2 inch diameter range, it should be gone within 3-4 days.For faster result use nail-polish, but if it's small, and there aren't more than 2, just put the band-aid on, it's less harmful to your body.

49. Ringworm - DrGreene.com Read an article that discusses diagnosis and treatment of a common fungal infectionof the skin, hair, or nails. http://www.drgreene.com/21_1172.html

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50. Ringworm - DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Generation Dr. Greene talks about ringworm, its causes and treatments. http://www.drgreene.com/21_756.html

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51. Ringworm (0-12 Months) Actually a fungus rather than a parasite, ringworm is relatively easy to treat.Learn to recognize it. http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/babyills/babyrash/10902.html

var ACM, oPopup, oDefPopup, offsetTop=10, offsetLeft=10; You seem to have disabled JavaScript. To take full advantage of our site and functionality, we recommend you enable Javascript. How? var ad1=''; document.write(ad1); Preconception Pregnancy Baby Toddler ... Your Baby's Health Ringworm Approved by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board By the BabyCenter editorial staff What is ringworm? How did my baby get ringworm? How is ringworm diagnosed? How should I treat ringworm? ... Related Links What is ringworm? If your baby has ringworm on his body, he'll have one or more scaly patches, probably between the size of a dime and a quarter. While the patches don't always start out round, by the time they're about half an inch across, they usually form a scaly ring around a smooth center. As the fungus grows, the ring gets larger, but it usually stops growing by the time it's about an inch in diameter. The rash can be dry or moist, and it can appear almost anywhere on the body. When the fungus affects the scalp, the rash usually has less of a ring-like appearance. Instead, you might notice either patchy, scaly areas or bald spots on your baby's head. You may also see stubs of hair broken off in the middle of the bald spots. It's easy to confuse ringworm of the scalp with a much more common infant condition called cradle cap , so if you aren't sure what your baby has, ask your doctor to take a look. Your baby might also develop an area of inflammation, called a kerion, in response to the fungus. It'll appear as a boggy swelling on the scalp with pustules (little pimple-like bumps). This will clear up when you treat your baby's scalp for the ringworm.

52. Go Ask Alice!: Ringworm Dear Alice, I have obtained ringworm from my kitten! What is the best treatmentfor me to get rid of it and stop the itching? http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1125.html

Mac users: please note that our site is optimized for the Safari browser Skin conditions Ringworm Originally Published: March 21, 1997 Dear Alice, I have obtained ringworm from my kitten! What is the best treatment for me to get rid of it and stop the itching? Before Alice addresses ringworm treatment options, let her first briefly describe ringworm. Ringworm is a skin disease that is not caused by worms, but by fungus. You can have ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) and of the body's hairless skin (tinea corporis). Fungus can also infect toenails and feet (also known as athlete's foot read Athlete's Foot and More on athlete's foot in Alice's General Health archives for more information). Ringworm is contagious. Basically, ringworm is transmitted via fungal agents by direct skin-to-skin contact with infected individuals and pets (your cat, for instance), and by indirect contact with personal items used by infected individuals, such as hai r, combs, brushes, hats, bedsheets, hairpins, floors, and bathtubs. Considering the contagious and infectious nature of ringworm, anyone is susceptible. It does not discriminate, although children and adults seem to be more prone to infection by differing kinds of ringworm. In addition, athletes participating in contact sports, such as wrestling and football, are at higher risk. Appropriate precautions must be taken to avoid infection, spread, and reinfection, such as showering after each sports play, regularly washing contacted surfaces, laundering clothes after every sports activity, avoiding clothes- and towel-sharing, and being aware of who is infected on the team.

53. Ringworm Of The Body - MayoClinic.com ringworm is a fungal infection that often causes a red ring on your skin.Despite its name, there s no worm under your skin. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00489

54. AllRefer Health - Ringworm (Dermatophytid, Tinea) ringworm (Dermatophytid, Tinea) information center covers causes, prevention,symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, http://health.allrefer.com/health/ringworm-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Ringworm Ringworm Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Dermatophytid, Tinea Definition Ringworm is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect your skin anywhere on your body ( tinea corporis ), your scalp ( tinea capitis ), your groin area ( tinea cruris , also called jock itch), or feet ( tinea pedis , also called athlete's foot). Often, there are several patches of ringworm on your skin at once. Dermatitis, Reaction to Tinea Ringworm, Tinea Corporis on An Infant's Leg

55. AllRefer Health - Tinea Capitis (Fungal Infection - Scalp, Infection - Fungal - ringworm, Tinea Capitis Close-Up ringworm, Tinea Capitis - Close-Up Tinea capitis (also called ringworm of the scalp) is a skin disorder that affects http://health.allrefer.com/health/tinea-capitis-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Tinea Capitis Tinea Capitis Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Fungal Infection - Scalp, Infection - Fungal - Scalp, Ringworm - Scalp, Tinea of the Scalp Definition Tinea capitis is an infection of the scalp by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. Wood's Lamp Test - of the Scalp Ringworm, Tinea Capitis - Close-Up The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, mold-like fungi (dermatophytes) and yeast-like fungi (such as Candida). Some of these are useful to the body. Others may multiply rapidly and cause symptoms. Tinea capitis (also called ringworm of the scalp) is a skin disorder that affects children almost exclusively. It can be persistent and contagious, almost to the point of epidemic; however, it often disappears spontaneously at puberty.

56. Ringworm Quality information on children s health and wellbeing, such as vaccination,pregnancy, infant care, healthy eating, common illnesses, safety, http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/whensick/Ringworm.htm

Ringworm What is ringworm? How is ringworm transmitted? How is it treated? What can parents do? What is ringworm? Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. The infection causes a rash that may have a ring-shape with a raised edge. It can be quite itchy and flaky. When the scalp is infected, there is often an area of baldness. Fungal infections of the feet are usually very itchy and cause cracking between the toes. How is ringworm transmitted? Ringworm spreads from person to person by touch. When someone with ringworm touches or scratches the rash, the fungus sticks to the fingers or gets under the fingernails. The fungus is then spread when that person touches someone else. Ringworm of the scalp can also spread if combs and hairbrushes are shared. How is it treated? Ringworm can be cured with medication. Some medications are taken by mouth. Others are ointments or creams that are spread on the infected area. What can parents do? Check your child for signs of ringworm if another child has it. Look for the typical circular rash on the child's head or skin. Contact your physician if you think your child has ringworm.

57. RINGWORM IN DOGS How is ringworm diagnosed? A. Diagnosis is made in one of three ways B.Identification of the typical ringworm lesions on the skin http://www.pethealthcare.net/html/body_ringworm_in_dogs.html

RINGWORM IN DOGS What is ringworm, and what causes it? Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a fungus (plural: fungi). Because the lesions are often circular, it was once thought to be caused by a worm curling up in the tissue. However, there is no truth to that; it has nothing to do with a worm. There are four fungal species affecting dogs which can cause the disease that we call ringworm. These may also affect humans. The fungi live in hair follicles and cause the hair shafts to break off at the skin line. This usually results in round patches of hair loss. As the fungus multiplies, the lesions may become irregularly shaped and spread over the dog's body. How long does it take to get it? The incubation period is 10-12 days. This means that following exposure to the fungus, about 10-12 days will pass before any lesions occur. How is ringworm diagnosed? A. Diagnosis is made in one of three ways: B. Identification of the typical "ringworm" lesions on the skin C. Fluorescence of infected hairs under a special light (however, only two or the four species of fungi fluoresce) D. Culture of the hair for the fungus. The last method is the most accurate, but it may take up to 2-3 weeks for the culture to become positive.

58. RINGWORM IN CATS ringworm is actually an infection in the dead layer of the skin, hair, and nails . Most cats with ringworm will have a positive culture within 10 days, http://www.pethealthcare.net/html/body_ringworm_in_cats.html

RINGWORM IN CATS Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a fungus (plural: fungi). Because the lesions are often circular, ringworm was once thought to be caused by a worm curling up in the tissue. However, ringworm has nothing to do with any type of worm. Ringworm is also known as dermatophytosis. There are four species of fungi that can cause dermatophytosis in cats; however, it is most often caused by the organism called Microsporum canis. Microsporum canis is so well adapted to cats that up to 20% of cats are thought to be asymptomatic carriers, meaning they have the organism but show no outward signs. Ringworm is actually an infection in the dead layer of the skin, hair, and nails. The fungus is able to utilize this dead tissue (keratin) in the skin as a source of nutrition. What cats are likely to get ringworm? Genetic and environmental influences play an important role in feline ringworm infection. A significant amount of research remains to be done on this disorder. It appears that Persian cats are affected most frequently. In catteries, ringworm can be hard to control because of the numbers of animals involved. What are the clinical signs?

59. Ringworm Of The Body ringworm of the body is one of several forms of ringworm, ringworm of thescalp (tinea capitis). This form is most common in children and involves red, http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00489.html

var cnnSiteWideCurrDate = new Date(2005, 8, 9); International Edition Member Services Home Page World ... Contact Us In association with: RELATED STORIES Nail fungus WOMEN'S HEALTH Hair/Nails/Skin Corns and calluses Nail fungus Ingrown toenails Moles ... Vitiligo INFECTIOUS DISEASE Fungal Nail fungus Pneumonia Oral thrush Ringworm of the body ... Histoplasmosis INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Ringworm of the body From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview Ringworm of the body is one of several forms of ringworm, a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of your skin. It's characterized by an itchy, red circle of rash with healthy looking skin in the middle. Also called tinea corporis, ringworm of the body is closely related to other skin conditions with similar names.

60. Ringworm ringworm is an infection of the skin which is caused by several types of fungi. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/955142175.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Infections/Infectious Diseases Skin/Dermatology By keywords: athlete's foot tinea pedis tinea Tinea Capitis ... ringworm Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Ringworm What is ringworm? Ringworm is an infection of the skin which is caused by several types of fungi. The scalp, feet, groin, fingernails or toenails can also be affected. Who is susceptible to ringworm? Anyone can get ringworm. Children are more susceptible to certain types of the ringworm fungi, while other types occur equally in all age groups. Ringworm involving the nails is more likely to occur following an injury to the nails. What are the signs and symptoms of ringworm? Ringworm of the body usually consists of a flat, roundish lesion, the edge of which may be dry and scaly or moist and crusted. As the lesion expands, the center portion often clears to a normal appearance. Ringworm of the scalp typically begins as a small pimple which expands with time, leaving scaly patches of temporary baldness. Infected hairs become brittle and break off easily. Occasionally, raised moist and draining lesions can occur. When finger/toe nails are affected, the nails become thickened, discolored, and brittle, or they may become chalky and disintegrate with time. How is ringworm spread?

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