81. RINGWORM ringworm (or tinea) is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus. ringworm getsits name from the raised circular pattern that the infection forms on the http://www.metrohealth.org/HI/indexes/INFE4727.htm

RINGWORM Ringworm (or tinea) is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus. Ringworm gets its name from the raised circular pattern that the infection forms on the skin. Ringworm on the body begins as a ring-shaped, flat rash. Gradually the ring becomes larger and spreads, with the inside of the ring clearing. The outside of the ring can be either dry and scaly or wet and crusted. RINGWORM MAY AFFECT: * The SCALP. Ringworm starts as a small pimple that grows larger and creates patches of dry, bald skin. The hair can become brittle and break off. * The FINGERNAILS. If the nail bed becomes infected, it can become thick and brittle, or it can turn powdery and crumble. * The FEET. Ringworm causes dry, cracked skin, most often between the toes. * The GROIN. This red, itchy rash occurs in the moist skin folds, and is commonly known as "jock itch." * The SKIN is the most common place to find the ringworm. Ringworm is SPREAD BY contact with someone who has ringworm, or by touching an object, which may contain the fungus, such as: hairbrushes, shower stalls, or towels. Pets are a common source of infection with ringworm and can transmit the infection. Many different kinds of fungus can cause ringworm. The length of time varies between the time you are in contact with the fungus and the time you develop symptoms. Often, ringworm of the body appears four to ten days after exposure, but scalp ringworm can take ten days to two weeks to appear. Since so many types of fungus can cause ringworm, it is possible to become infected with more than one kind.

82. Ringworm - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia ringworm spreads readily, as those infected are contagious even before they show A number of species of fungi called dermatophytes cause ringworm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringworm

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Ringworm From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ringworm Ringworm , also known as Tinea , is a contagious fungal infection of the skin. It is very common, especially among children, and may be spread by skin-to-skin contact, as well as via contact with contaminated items such as hairbrushes. Ringworm spreads readily, as those infected are contagious even before they show symptoms of the disease. Humans can contract ringworm from animals; cats and dogs are often carriers. It should be noted that any contact sports such as wrestling has a risk of contracting the fungal infection through skin-to-skin contact. Contents Types Symptoms and diagnosis Treatment and prevention See also ... edit Types A number of species of fungi called dermatophytes cause ringworm. Members of the genera Trichophyton and Microsporum are the most common causative agents. These fungi attack various parts of the body and lead to the following conditions: Tinea corporis affects the arms, legs, and trunk

83. Ringworm ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin. The name is a misnomer sincethe disease is Diabetes mellitus increases susceptibility to ringworm. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/ringworm.jsp

84. Pet Columns: Ringworm: A Persistent Fungus ringworm is very badly named because it is caused by a fungus not a ringworm makes its home on the hair and skin, and it affects both people and pets. http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showarticle.cfm?id=408

85. Pet Columns: Ringworm: A Persistent Problem The classic case of ringworm looks like a rapidly growing circular patch of broken In the 1900s, London children with ringworm were sent to separate http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showarticle.cfm?id=80

86. Ringworm Of The Scalp (tinea Capitis) ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a fungal infection that grows in theouter layer of the scalp http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/str2445.asp

var guid_source = ""; var guid_source_id = ""; //unused var encodedurl = ""; WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Medical Library Our Content Sources Ask A Question Clinical Trials Health Guide A-Z Health Topics Symptoms Medical Tests Medications ... Support Organizations Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a fungal infection that grows in the outer layer of the scalp and in the hair. The infection is not caused by worms but is called "ringworm" because it produces a rash with small, blisterlike bumps on the edges that look like worms. The infection also causes red, sore, irritated areas that may have pus (abscesses); broken, crusted, matted hair; dead skin flakes (dandruff); and hair loss resulting in round or oval bald patches. Ringworm is contagious and can be spread easily by contact with people, objects, or animals infected with or carrying the fungus. Some carriers can have and spread ringworm without actually having symptoms of infection. Standard treatment for ringworm of the scalp includes prescription antifungal medication and, usually, special shampoos.

87. Dr. Koop - Ringworm ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. ringworm can affect skin on your Often, there are several patches of ringworm on your skin at once. http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/001439.html

Home Health Reference Ringworm Jul 29, 2005 Search: Dr.Koop MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Ringworm Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Ringworm Definition: Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body ( tinea corporis ), scalp ( tinea capitis ), 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. Alternative Names: Dermatophytid; Tinea Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Ringworm is a common skin disorder, especially among children, but it may affect people of all ages. Although its name suggests otherwise, it is caused by a fungus, not a worm. Many bacteria and fungi live on your body. Some of these are useful to you and your body. Others can multiply rapidly and form infections. Ringworm occurs when a particular type of fungus grows and multiplies anywhere on your skin, scalp, or nails. Ringworm is contagious. It can be passed from one person to the next by direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated items such as combs, unwashed clothing, and shower or pool surfaces. You can also catch ringworm from pets that carry the fungus. Cats are common carriers.

88. Dr. Koop - Ringworm (Tinea)- Health Encyclopedia And Reference ringworm (Tinea) Symptoms, Treatments and Medications. http://www.drkoop.com/encyclopedia/93/75/Ringworm_Tinea.html

Home Kids Jul 29, 2005 Search: Dr.Koop MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Health Encyclopedia - Diseases and Conditions A B C D ... Y Ringworm (Tinea) What is the Definition of Ringworm (Tinea)? Description of Ringworm (Tinea) Causes of Ringworm (Tinea) Diagnosis of Ringworm (Tinea) ... What Questions to ask Your Doctor About Ringworm (Tinea)? What is the Definition of Ringworm (Tinea)? Ringworm is not a worm infestation , but an infection caused by a fungus. Doctors call the infection tinea or dermatophytosis . (See Health Profile for DERMATOPHYTOSIS.) top ^ Description of Ringworm (Tinea) Fungal infections of the skin are surprisingly common. Unfortunately, when they have a name like ringworm, they cause panic and misunderstanding. Parents become emotional about this issue, feeling that they have been negligent in their child's hygiene. School nurses may fear epidemics and demand that the child be removed from the school, returning only with a doctor's note. On the scalp, the fungi can cause round, bald, scaly patches (

89. Ringworm In Children - Keep Kids Healthy discussion of ringworm, a common fungal infection in children and its treatment. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/infectionsguide/ringworm.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems Parenting Tips ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews Growth Charts Online Forums ... Height Calculator Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend Advertisement Antifungal creams Main Common Infections Ringworm Related Articles Infections Chicken Pox Strep Throat Symptoms Internet Links Pediatrics Symptom Checker Ringworm Scabies ... Impetigo Books Ringworm (tinea corporis) is a common infection of the skin and hair of children. Interestingly, ringworm is not actually caused by a worm. It is caused by a number of different types of fungi and is usually spread from other infected children or sometimes from infected animals. The infection begins as a red sore, which slowly grows larger and becomes scaly, itchy and may develop a red ring around it. Ringworm on the skin is easily treated with an antifungal cream, although it may require treatment for 2-4 weeks for the infection to totally clear up. If the infection is on the scalp (tinea capitis), it can also cause hairs to break off, creating bald spots. Infection on the scalp is more difficult to treat and requires an oral antifungal medication, such as Griseofulvin for 6-8 weeks. Keep in mind that higher than typical doses are often required now when using this antifungal medicine and they absorbed best when given with a high fat meal.

90. The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies II Ringworm Those lesions are the telltale signs of ringwormwhich is not a worm but a ringworm is highly contagious. If your skin comes in contact with the fungi http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/48/173.cfm

New customer? Sign Up Current customer? Log In Home Vitamins Minerals ... Learning Center Search Products Library Ways To Shop Brands Health Concern Departments Free Catalog MotherNature.com's Best-of-the-Best Natural Products Catalog Is Here! Click Here to Get Your Free Copy Today. Chapter List For: The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Age Spots Aging Eyes Anal Fissures Angina ... The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II From the Rodale book, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Ringworm Ringworm We are not alone. Every day, people around the world, from every walk of life, experience visitations by alien life forms. These silent invaders use our skin as landing sites, burrowing and spreading, as if they were exploring some strange new world. The only evidence of their arrival: a red, scaly, O-shaped lesion, like the rings of Saturn. Those lesions are the telltale signs of ringwormwhich is not a worm but a group of fungi identical to the kinds that cause athlete's foot and jock itch. Invading the warm, moist areas of the groin, trunk, extremities and scalp, the fungi multiply to form a pronounced red ring or an itchy, eczema-like patch. Ringworm is highly contagious. If your skin comes in contact with the fungi

91. Welcome To NHS Direct Online Antifungal creams are effective in clearing most cases of ringworm on thebody (apart from Visit your GP if you are not sure whether you have ringworm, http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=399&AreaID=2625&LinkID=2031

92. Loyola Univ. Health Sys. - Dermatology - Tinea Infections (Ringworm) Different fungi, depending on their location on the body, cause ringworm.ringworm is characterized by ringshaped, red, scaly patches with clearing centers http://www.luhs.org/health/topics/derm/ring.htm

You are here: Home Health Information Health Topics Dermatology Tinea Infections (Ringworm) 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: 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 persons or pets that have ringworm.

93. FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Ringworm An excerpt on ringworm from the Disney Encyclopedia of Baby and Child Care. http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony89enc_ring/

Browse site by Classic Themes Barnyard Pals Cars and Trucks Fairy-Tale Princesses Pirates Under the Sea Search FamilyFun Tools My Great Idea Parent Problem Solver Field Guide to Parenting ... Solutions A to Z Ringworm A variety of fungal infections of the skin, scalp and nails fall under the general category of ringworm. (The name ringworm, which dates from the 15th century, is a misnomer; no worm is involved and the rash is not always circular.) The fungi that cause ringworm can be found almost everywhere. As a result, ringworm infections are particularly common among children in day care and in the early school years. Once ringworm sets in, it nourishes itself by absorbing the dead, protein-rich material called keratin that comprises the outer layer of skin. Although it is not dangerous, ringworm can make a child very uncomfortable by causing itchiness and sometimes painful fissures in the skin. Ringworm of the scalp is also often quite unsightly since it causes the loss of hair in patches. WHAT CAUSES RINGWORM?

94. Ringworm FAQ - VeterinaryPartner.com - A VIN Company! ringworm is the common name for the skin infection caused by a special group In animals, ringworm frequently looks like a dry, grey, scaly patch but can http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=559&S=1&SourceID=42

95. Ringworm (Fungal Rash) - Patient UK ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Treatment is easy and usuallyworks well. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068984/

Ringworm (Fungal Rash) Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Treatment is easy and usually works well. What is ringworm? Ringworm is a fungal skin infection. (It is not due to a worm as its name implies!) There are many types of fungus germs (fungi) and some can infect the skin, nails, and hair. Examples of fungal infections are ringworm on the body (tinea corporis), scalp ringworm (tinea capitis), and athlete's foot (tinea pedis). This leaflet just deals with ringworm of the body. (Other leaflets in this series deal with the other types of fungal skin and nail infections.) How can you catch ringworm? Most cases occur for no apparent reason. Fungi are common and an infection can occur 'out of the blue'. From animals. Some dogs, cats, and other pets have fungal infections on their skin. They can pass on the infection, especially to children. (Animals can be treated too if you suspect a pet is the cause. See your vet.) Farm animals can also be a source. Touching a farm gate where infected animals pass through may be enough to infect your skin. From person to person via close touching, sharing towels, etc.

96. Tinea Corporis. DermNet NZ Tinea corporis (ringworm) is the name used for infection of the trunk, legs orarms with The term ringworm refers to round or oval red scaly patches, http://dermnetnz.org/fungal/tinea-corporis.html

@import url("/common/screen.css"); DermNet NZ Ad Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated Home For patients For doctors ... Site map Search: Home Fungal Tinea corporis Tinea corporis (ringworm) is the name used for infection of the trunk, legs or arms with a dermatophyte fungus. In different parts of the world, different species cause tinea corporis. In New Zealand, Trichophyton rubrum (T. rubrum) is the most common cause. Infection often comes from the feet ( tinea pedis ) or nails ( tinea unguium ) originally. Microsporum canis (M. canis) from cats and dogs, and T. verrucosum, from farm cattle, are also common. Microsporum canis infection occasionally results in blisters Inflammatory tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum Treated Trichophyton verrucosum infection has left temporary pale marks Trichophyton rubrum infection does not always result in ring-shaped patches Widespread Trichophyton rubrum infection Scattered dry patches due to Microsporum canis Clinical features Tinea corporis may be acute (sudden onset and rapid spread) or chronic (slow extension of a mild, barely inflamed, rash). It usually affects exposed areas but may also spread from other infected sites.

97. Ringworm Infection In Dogs And Cats RA Cervantes Olivares In Recent Advances in Canine Infectious Diseases, CarmichaelL. (Ed.) Ithaca International Veterinary Information Service http://www.ivis.org/advances/Infect_Dis_Carmichael/cervantes/chapter_frm.asp?LA=

98. Ringworm: Definition And Much More From Answers.com ring·worm ( ring wûrm ) n. Any of a number of contagious skin diseases causedby several related fungi, characterized by ringshaped, scaly, http://www.answers.com/topic/ringworm

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Diagnosis Encyclopedia Medical WordNet Wikipedia Translations Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping ringworm Dictionary ring·worm rÄ­ng w»rm n. Any of a number of contagious skin diseases caused by several related fungi, characterized by ring-shaped, scaly, itching patches on the skin and generally classified by its location on the body. Also called tinea Diagnosis Ringworm All that's ringy is not ringworm. What does the term "ringworm" mean? The term "ringworm" refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. (The early belief was that the infection was due to a worm, which it is not, although the name has stuck.) Some of these fungi produce round spots, but many do not. On the other hand, many round spots are not fungus. A physical examination of the affected skin, evaluation of skin scrapings under the microscope, and culture tests can help doctors make the appropriate distinctions. A proper diagnosis is essential to successful treatment. The medical term for ringworm is "tinea." (Tinea gets us back to worms. Tinea is the Latin name for a growing worm.) Doctors add another word to indicate where the fungus is located. Tinea capitis, for instance, refers to scalp ringworm, tinea corporis to fungus of the body, tinea pedis to fungus of the feet, and so on.

99. Ringworm In Cats The symptoms, treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of ringworm in cats. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=2023&articleid=223

100. Www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1 Cat=131 VY56ringworm is caused by infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin by fungi . ringworm is frequently severe in confined cattle during the winter; http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1314&articleid=223

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