61. Tinea Infections (Ringworm) Detailed information on the most common types of ringworm, including diagnosisand treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_derm/ring.cfm

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62. Tinea Infections (Ringworm) Detailed information on the most common types of ringworm, including diagnosisand treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_derm/tinea.cfm

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63. Ringworm: What Is Ringworm And How Does A Child Get It How does a child get ringworm. What are the symptoms, treatment and how is itdiagnosed. http://www.surebaby.com/ringworm.php

Pregnancy and Baby Childhood Illnesses Ringworm Pregnancy ... Fetal Dopplers Pregnancy Pregnancy Tickers Do's and Don'ts Smoking in Pregnancy Pregnancy Symptoms ... Forums Baby Baby Bedding Baby Names Baby Development Baby Gifts and Registry ... Recommended Resources Popular Pages Child Care Options Baby Bedding Themes Free Stuff Prenatal Tests ... Lead in Your Home Ringworm What is Ringworm Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that can affect the nails, feet, scalp, body, and in particular, the groin area. The fungus that causes ringworm can be found in humans, animals, and soil, depending on the type of ringworm your child has. Characteristic of ringworm is a red ring on the patient's skin. What are the Symptoms of Ringworm Ringworm on the scalp begins with a pimple that becomes abnormally large and leaves scaly patches that cause temporary baldness. Hairs infected with ringworm becomes brittle and break off easily and crusty, yellow areas may develop. Ringworm of the body shows up anywhere on the body except for the scalp and feet as a round, flat patch. The most common form of ringworm, which is ringworm of the groin, appears as a rash that expands and then the center will clear, forming a ring. There may also be many rings that overlap and become itchy. Ringworm of the foot, most commonly known as athlete's foot appears as scaly or cracking skin between the toes. Ringworm of the nails causing the nails to become discolored and brittle, thick, chalky and even sometimes disintegrate. Symptoms of scalp ringworm appear after 10-14 days of initial contact. Ringworm of the skin takes about 4-10 days to appear. All of the other forms of ringworm do not have a known time for how long it takes symptoms to appear after initial contact.

64. BBC - Health - Conditions - Ringworm Facts about ringworm. ringworm. Dr Trisha Macnair. ringworm is the commonname given to a group of fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/ringworm2.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Ringworm Dr Trisha Macnair Ringworm is the common name given to a group of fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails. In this article What is it? What causes it? Who's affected? What are the symptoms? ... Further help What is it? Despite the name ringworm has nothing to do with worms. The proper medical name for these infections is Tinea, and this is often followed by the Latin name for the affected part of the body. For example, Tinea pedis affects the feet (also called athlete's foot), Tinea corporis affects the body and Tinea capitis affects the scalp. What causes it? Ringworm or Tinea is caused by infection with a fungi, mostly by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. Spores of the fungus may be picked up from another person, the soil or environment, from an animal (for example, cats or dogs) or from household objects. Who's affected? Anyone may develop a ringworm infection. However it's more likely when there's some local breakdown of the immune defences, such as a scratch in the skin, which allows the fungal spores to invade and start an infection. In athlete's foot for example, sweaty conditions between the toes make the skin too moist to work properly as a barrier to micro-organisms, leading to infection. What are the symptoms?

65. BBC - Health - Ask The Doctor - Ringworm The signs and symptoms of ringworm. I ve got a strange rash on my leg, whichmy doctor s told me is ringworm, and which I m treating with a cream. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/ringworm.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Ringworm I've got a strange rash on my leg, which my doctor's told me is ringworm, and which I'm treating with a cream. What is a ringworm, and how did I catch it? Peter Dr Trisha Macnair responds The name is misleading. Ringworm isn't a worm but actually a fungal infection caused by a group of fungi called the dermatophytes. It's called ringworm because the rash is ring-shaped, with red or silvery itchy scales that tend to clear in the centre as the ring expands. The edge of the ring may be slightly raised. Fungal infections like these can affect any part of the body although ring shapes are not always seen. Ringworm of the body is known as tinea corporis, while ringworm of the genital areas is called tinea cruris (or sometimes 'jock itch'). This condition is more common in men, and produces a red intensely itchy patch that spreads outwards over the inside of the thigh. Ringworm of the scalp is known as tinea capitis. It mainly affects children and may cause circular patches of hair loss. But perhaps the best-known type of ringworm or tinea is athlete's foot, which causes redness and cracks between the toes (infection in toes).

66. Ringworm - Dermatology Health Guide Overview of ringworm. ringworm is a misleading term that refers to thecircular appearance of the fungal lesion. There are no worms involved. http://www.umm.edu/dermatology-info/ring.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Dermatology Health Guide Anatomy of the Skin Common Skin Disorders... Describing a Skin Condition ... Glossary Related Resources Within UMM Dept. of Dermatology Translate using Google to Spanish German French Italian Portuguese Dermatology Tinea Infections (Ringworm) Did you know? "Ringworm" is a misleading term that refers to the circular appearance of the fungal lesion. There are no worms involved. What are tinea infections (ringworm)? Different fungi, depending on their location on the body, cause ringworm. Ringworm is characterized by ring-shaped, red, scaly patches with clearing centers. There is an increased risk of contracting ringworm if a person: is malnourished. has poor hygiene. lives in a warm climate. has contact with other persons or pets that have ringworm. is immunocompromised by disease or medication. What are the most common types of ringworm? The most common types of ringworm include the following: athlete's foot (tinea pedis or foot ringworm) This common condition mostly affects teen and adult males. It less frequently affects children before puberty. Contributing causes include sweating, not drying the feet well after swimming or bathing, wearing tight socks and shoes, and warm weather conditions. Symptoms of athlete's foot may include:

67. Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: Ringworm Common Questions, Quick Answers on ringworm. ringworm of the skin and nailsis called tinea corporis. ringworm of the groin is called tinea cruris or http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/ringworm.html

Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers Ringworm (Tinea) Donna D'Alessandro, M.D. Lindsay Huth, B.A. Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed Creation Date: November 2001 Last Revision Date: April 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers What is ringworm? What causes ringworm? Who can get ringworm? ... When should I call the doctor? What is ringworm? Ringworm is a skin infection that can affect any part of the body. It usually affects the skin, nails, or scalp. Ringworm of the scalp is called tinea capitis. Ringworm of the skin and nails is called tinea corporis. Ringworm of the groin is called tinea cruris or jock itch. Ringworm of the feet is called tinea pedis or athlete's foot. What causes ringworm? Ringworm is caused by a fungus, not a worm. Who can get ringworm? Anyone of any age can get ringworm. It is most common in children ages 3-9. People, animals, and rodents can get ringworm. It can also be found in soil. Swimmers, children in day care, and people with weak immune systems (from cancer, HIV, etc.) are at greater risk. It is possible to get ringworm more than once.

68. Ringworm - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Mild ringworm and you don t think your child needs to be seen. HOME CARE ADVICEFOR ringworm OF THE BODY. 1. Antifungal Cream http://www.lpch.org/HealthLibrary/ParentCareTopics/SkinLocalizedSymptoms/Ringwor

Children's Health From A-Z Family Resource Center/Library Parent Care Topics Stanford Health Library Ringworm Main Symptoms Round pink patch. Clearing of the center as the patch grows. Raised, rough, scaly border. Usually ½ to 1 inch in size. Ring slowly increases in size/mildly itchy. Cause A fungus infection of the skin transmitted from puppies or kittens who have it, or from the soil. See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If Doesn't look like ringworm, see RASHES, LOCALIZED AND CAUSE UNKNOWN. (To go directly to this topic, click on the link following this document.) WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR RINGWORM Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If Pus is draining from the rash. Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If You think your child needs to be seen. Scalp is involved.   More than 3 spots are present. You have other questions or concerns. Parent Care at Home If Mild ringworm and you don't think your child needs to be seen. HOME CARE ADVICE FOR RINGWORM OF THE BODY 1.  Antifungal Cream:

69. Tinea Infections (Ringworm) - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital has contact with other children or pets that have ringworm. Scalp ringwormis highly contagious, especially among children. It occurs mainly in children http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/derm/tinea.html

Dermatology Dermatologists Burns Dermatology Dermatology Tinea Infections (Ringworm) What are tinea infections (ringworm)? Different fungi, depending on their location on the child's body, cause ringworm. Ringworm is characterized by ring-shaped red, scaly patches with clearing centers. There is an increased risk of contracting ringworm if your child: Did you know? "Ringworm" is a misleading term that refers to the circular appearance of the fungal lesion. There are no worms involved. is malnourished. has poor hygiene. lives in a warm climate. has contact with other children or pets that have ringworm. is immunocompromised by disease or medication. What are the most common types of ringworm? The most common types of ringworm include the following: athlete's foot (tinea pedis or foot ringworm) This common condition mostly affects teen and adult males. It less frequently affects children before puberty. Contributing causes include sweating, not drying the feet well after swimming or bathing, wearing tight socks and shoes, and warm weather conditions. Symptoms of athlete's foot may include: whitening of the skin between the toes scaling of the feet itchy rash on the feet blisters on the feet jock itch (tinea cruris or groin ringworm) This condition is also more common in males and occurs more often during warm weather conditions. It is very rare in females. Symptoms of jock itch may include:

70. RINGWORM AND TINEA INFECTION - A Patient's Guide Medic8 Family Health Guide your trusted source for health information online.More than 500 health-related articles written by qualified health http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/tinea.html

"Medic8.com - Your trusted source for health information online" Family Health Cosmetic Surgery Medical Dictionary Medical Insurance ... Help HEALTH GUIDE Family Health Cosmetic Surgery Health Insurance Women's Health ... Medical Dictionary TELL A FRIEND Tell A Friend About This Page TOPICS/THEMES Allergies Alternative Health Arthritis Asthma ... Women's Health MISCELLANEOUS Interactive Tutorials Health Products Medical News Medic8 Search ... About Medic8 RINGWORM AND TINEA INFECTION - a patient's guide Editorial Team Overview Ringworm is not actually a worm but a fungal infection Fungal infection is involved in athlete's foot and jock itch It is known as a "tinea" infection The infection is spread through contact with infected people, animals or soil Ringworm looks like a round or oval sore with a red outline, and can be itchy The infection is treated with anti-fungal ointment or medication in severe cases What is it?

71. RINGWORM It may be ringworm – a harmless skin condition that is easily treatable. If treatment for ringworm fails, your doctor may consider these other http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T083200.asp

Search for RINGWORM Photo of ringworm at bottom of page What causes ringworm? Although the name suggests a parasitic type of worm as the culprit, it is actually caused by two common, and harmless, fungi called Trichophyton and Microsporum. Where did my child catch it from? The fungi in the rash are contagious by direct contact with the rash or from the hands of an infected person who has been scratching the rash. Your child can also catch it from infected pets, especially dogs and cats. What does ringworm look like? The lesions are round and slightly red, with a border of small scales, blisters, or bumps. The lesions are well demarcated, which means there is a very sharp border between the infected and normal skin. The center is often clear, almost normal appearing, skin. The lesions vary in size from dime-sized up to several inches across. It is usually found on the face, trunk or limbs. Several close lesions can merge together, forming a multi-lobed appearance. Does ringworm itch?

72. Ringworm On Cats, Ringworm And Bengal Cats; Feline Health Issues With Current In ringworm in Cats Prevention and Treatment Ideas, from The Bengal Cat HealthCorner at HDW Enterprises and Foothill Felines Bengals. http://www.hdw-inc.com/healthringworm.htm

Bengal Cat/Kitten HEALTH CORNER presented by: "Foothill Felines Bengals" (Please note: we do NOT claim to be veterinarians; however, we would like to share our research with other cat-lovers!! We will be updating this page often!! Send us your ideas and any comments!!) Ringworm Ringworm, actually a fungal infection of the skin , is one of the few infections or diseases that can affect cats and their human families. Ringworm is most commonly identified with hair loss, but additional symptoms may include scaling or crusty sores on the skin, of varying degrees, and itchiness. Why is it called "ringworm"? The fungi in the disease cause inflammation of the skin in response, and since the ringworm fungi cannot survive in an environment of inflammation, the infection moves outward, in a ring-like pattern. In the center of the ring is the skin tissue that is trying to heal. Why is ringworm so very contagious? The most common method of infection is from contact with infected hair. Because hairs, which are covered with spores, tend to remain in our environments, they remain as a key source for re-infecting animals and people. Some cats are known as carriers; that is, they do not themselves have symptoms of the disease, yet they are actually spreading the disease to others around them. How do you diagnose ringworm?

73. Ringworm Ayurvedic system of medicine the natural and effective way of treating diseases. http://www.allayurveda.com/ail_ringworm.htm

Ailments and Remedies Herbs ... Products Ringworm Ringworm is a fungus infection of the scalp or skin. Ringworm on the scalp may leave a flaky patch of baldness. In the skin ringworm causes a reddish, ring like rash that may itch or burn. The area may be dry and scaly or it may be moist or crusted. The same fungi that infect humans can also infect animals such as dogs and cats and infections may be acquired from pets as well as from infected children . Ringworm is spread by direct contact with a person or animal infected with the fungus. It can also be spread indirectly through contact with articles (such as combs or clothing) or surfaces which have been contaminated with the fungus. The fungus is no longer present when the lesion starts to shrink. Root causes: Ringworm infection occurs in the scalp, the body, the feet, and the nails. Ringworm of the scalp is common among children because of the lack of protective fatty acids in their scalp. The disease spread on the skin and extends deeper into the hair roots, and also up along the hair. The affected hair becomes dull and breaks off near its root. This leaves bald spots on the scalp .the patches of ringworm on the body are usually round or oval, with raised pink and scaly rings which show a clean space in the center. The itching in the infected parts of the body .if it is not treated for a longtime, the infection becomes chronic and is then difficult to get rid of.

74. How To Get Rid Of Ringworm - EHow.com How to Get Rid of ringwormringworm is a common fungal infection that is highlycontagious and can spread quickly. If your child gets it, alert his friends http://www.ehow.com/how_6675_rid-ringworm.html

type="text/javascript"> Clear Instructions on How To Do (just about) Everything Web eHow.com Home Health Center > Conditions and Treatments How to Get Rid of Ringworm Ringworm is a common fungal infection that is highly contagious and can spread quickly. If your child gets it, alert his friends' parents to prevent an epidemic. Treatment can take weeks. Steps: Part back a section of hair so you can see the scalp. Look for one or several round patches of redness with spots around the edges, red rings or scaling skin. Take your child to the family doctor or pediatrician if you spot any of these symptoms. The doctor may prescribe medication to be taken for up to four weeks. Apply over-the-counter cream to your child's scalp for small patches of ringworm. Shampoo your child's hair two to three times a week. In some cases Selsun Blue works well, but it can be very irritating to children and people with tender skin. Try using the over-the-counter creams with your usual shampoo. Let school or day care officials know your child has ringworm.

75. How To Prevent Ringworm - EHow.com How to Prevent ringwormringworm can infect the groin (jock itch), the feet (athlete sfoot) and the scalp. It is easier to prevent the spread of ringworm http://www.ehow.com/how_6676_prevent-ringworm.html

type="text/javascript"> Clear Instructions on How To Do (just about) Everything Web eHow.com Home Health Center > Conditions and Treatments How to Prevent Ringworm Ringworm can infect the groin ("jock itch"), the feet (athlete's foot) and the scalp. It is easier to prevent the spread of ringworm than it is to treat it. Good hygiene may help keep ringworm from infecting you or your family. Steps: Avoid contact with people or animals that have ringworm. Signs of infection include flakes of skin on the fur, excessive itching, patchiness and hair loss. Teach children not to share combs, hairbrushes, ribbons and barrettes, or hats. Wear shoes in public areas, and wear thongs in public showers and swimming areas. Check your child's scalp for redness or patchiness, and wash your hands afterwards. If you suspect she has ringworm, let her teachers and her friends' parents know. Teach your child not to pick at her scalp, and to wash her hands after handling pets, especially unknown ones.

76. MSN Encarta - Ringworm Great books about your topic, ringworm, selected by Encarta editors. Click here ringworm tends to infect moist areas of the body, such as the groin, http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761554319/Ringworm.html

MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Sign In Web Search: Encarta Subscriber Sign In Help Home ... Upgrade your Encarta Experience Search Encarta Upgrade your Encarta Experience Spend less time searching and more time learning. Learn more Tasks Find in this article Print Preview Related Items Fungus Infections main article on fungus more... Further Reading Editors' picks for Ringworm Search for books and more related to Ringworm Encarta Search Search Encarta about Ringworm Editors' Picks Great books about your topic, Ringworm ... Click here Advertisement document.write(' Ringworm Encyclopedia Article Ringworm , infection of the skin hair , or nails caused by various kinds of fungi that belong to the genera Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Ringworm tends to infect moist areas of the body, such as the groin, between the toes, and under the arms. The affected area usually becomes inflamed and itchy because of sensitivity to the fungus or a secondary infection by bacteria . In the most serious cases, ringworm results in an acute infection that produces running sores on the scalp or painful blisters on the feet. Petting infected dogs and cats often spreads ringworm to human beings, but it is usually passed through human-to-human contact. Even sharing clothes, combs, or towels may result in the spread of the infection.

77. Child Health Advice | Child Health & Safety | Children's Hospital & Regional Med See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If doesn t look like ringworm,see Rashes, Localized. When to Call Your Doctor for ringworm http://www.pediatricweb.com/seattle/bartarticle.asp?tArticleID=749

78. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Ringworm In Ch. 212, Fungal Skin Infectio ringworm (tinea) is a fungal skin infection caused by several different fungi Beard ringworm (tinea barbae) is rare. Most skin infections in the beard http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch212/ch212b.html

var externalLinkWarning = "The link you have selected will take you to a site outside Merck and The Merck Manuals.*n*nThe Merck Manuals do not review or control the content of any non-Merck site. The Merck Manuals do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices, or standards of any non-Merck sources."; Search The Second Home Edition , Online Version Search Index A B C D ... Z Sections Accidents and Injuries Blood Disorders Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders ... Women's Health Issues Resources Anatomical Drawings Multimedia Pronunciations Weights and Measures ... , Online Version Section Skin Disorders Chapter Fungal Skin Infections Topics Introduction Candidiasis Ringworm Tinea Versicolor Ringworm Buy The Book Print This Topic Email This Topic Pronunciations candidiasis corticosteroid fluconazole griseofulvin ... tinea versicolor Ringworm (tinea) is a fungal skin infection caused by several different fungi and generally classified by its location on the body. Despite its name, ringworm infection does not involve worms. The name arose because of the ring-shaped skin patches created by the infection. Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection that usually appears during warm weather. The infection may spread from person to person in communal showers and bathrooms or in other moist areas where infected people walk barefoot. It is usually caused by either

79. WHO | Water-related Diseases ringworm or Tinea is a typically mild disease of the skin, scalp or nails ringworm is a contagious skin disease, in which the scalp (tinea capitis), http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/diseases/ringworm/en/

All WHO This site only Home About WHO Countries Health topics ... Publications Water Sanitation and Health (WSH) About us Databases Guidelines Training ... printable version Water-related Diseases Ringworm (Tinea) Ringworm or Tinea is a typically mild disease of the skin, scalp or nails caused by a fungus. Personal hygiene, supported by availability of adequate quantities of water are important preventive measures. The disease and how it affects people Ringworm is a contagious skin disease, in which the scalp (tinea capitis), nails (tinea unguium), feet (tinea pedis or “athlete's foot”), or body (tinea corporis) can be affected. Despite its name, ringworm is caused by a fungus. On the scalp, ringworm begins in the form of a pimple or sore, which then spreads into a ring shape. Hair becomes brittle, breaking easily and falling out, leaving bald spots on the scalp. On the body, ringworm may first appear as red or pink, flat or slightly raised, patches on the skin. The circular sores may be dry or scaly crusted or moist. As the sores become larger, the central area clears, leaving a ring of infected tissue around the clear area. Infection in the nails usually begins at the site of an injured nail and may spread to the other nails. Infected nails become thick, pitted, grooved and abnormal in shape and colour. Ringworm of the feet and body are more frequent in men than women. Adults are more likely than children to get ringworm of the feet, which occurs more frequently in hot weather.

80. Erie County Department Of Health Who Gets ringworm? Anyone can get ringworm. Children may be more susceptible tocertain varieties of ringworm than adults. http://www.erie.gov/health/healthinfo/family_ringworm.asp

Legislature Sheriff's Prevention Tip Internet Mapping System Employment ... Whooping Cough FAQ Family Health Ringworm Fact Sheet 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 varieties 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 leaving scaly patches of temporary baldness. Infected hairs become brittle and break off easily. Occasionally, yellowish cup-like crusty areas are seen. With ringworm of the nails, the affected nails become thicker, discolored and brittle, or it will 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. How Soon Do Symptoms Appear?

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