Fungal skin infection in man and animals. See Microsporum Audouini, and Canis, Trichophyton, and/or Epidermophyton.SkinEncyclopedia Entry for Ringworm :Ringworm - Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton (fungi)Encyclopedia Entry for Ringworm :Ringworm of the body. Fungi are germs that can live on the dead tissue of the hair, nails, and outer skin layers. Ringworm of the body is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. Ringworm of the body is common in children, but can occur in people of all ages. Fungi thrive in warm, moist areas. A ringworm infection is more likely if you: Have wet skin for a long time (such as from sweating) Have minor skin and nail injuries Do not bathe or wash your hair often Have close contact with other people (such as in sports like wrestling) Ringworm can spread easily. You can catch it if you come into direct contact with an area of ringworm on someone's body. You can also get it by touching items that have the fungi on them, such as: Clothing Combs Pool surfaces Shower floors and walls Ringworm can also be spread by pets. Cats are common carriers.The rash begins as a small area of red, raised spots and pimples. The rash slowly becomes ring-shaped, with a red, raised border and a clearer center. The border may look scaly. The rash may occur on the arms, legs, face, or other exposed body areas. The area may be itchy.Your health care provider can often diagnose ringworm by looking at your skin. You may also need the following tests: Examination of a skin scraping from the rash under a microscope using a special test Skin culture for fungus Skin biopsy.Keep your skin clean and dry. Use creams that treat fungal infections. Creams that contain miconazole, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine, or oxiconazole, or other antifungal medicines are often effective in controlling ringworm. You can buy some of these creams over-the-counter, or your provider may give you a prescription. To use this medicine: Wash and dry the area first. Apply the cream, beginning just outside the area of the rash and moving toward the center. Be sure to wash and dry your hands afterward. Use the cream twice a day for 7 to 10 days. Do not use a bandage over ringworm. Your provider may prescribe medicine to take by mouth if your infection is very bad. A child with ringworm can return to school once treatment has started. To prevent the infection from spreading: Wash clothing, towels, and bedding in hot, soapy water and then dry them using hottest heat as recommended on the care label. Use a new towel and washcloth every time you wash. Clean sinks, bathtubs, and bathroom floors well after each use. Wear clean clothes every day and do not share clothes. If you play contact sports, shower right away afterward. Infected pets should also be treated. This is because ringworm can spread from animals to humans by contact.Ringworm often goes away within 4 weeks when using antifungal creams. The infection may spread to the feet, scalp, groin, or nails. .Two complications of ringworm are: Skin infection from scratching too much Other skin disorders that require further treatment.Call your provider if ringworm does not get better with self-care.Tinea corporis; Fungal infection - body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body.Dermatitis, reaction to tinea Dermatitis, reaction to tinea Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg Tinea versicolor - close-up Tinea versicolor - close-up Tinea versicolor - shoulders Tinea versicolor - shoulders Ringworm, tinea on the hand and leg Ringworm, tinea on the hand and leg Tinea versicolor - close-up Tinea versicolor - close-up Tinea versicolor on the back Tinea versicolor on the back Ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger Ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger Ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg Ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg Granuloma, fungal (Majocchi Granuloma, fungal (Majocchi's) Granuloma, fungal (Majocchi Granuloma, fungal (Majocchi's) Tinea corporis - ear Tinea corporis - ear.Habif TP. Superficial fungal infections.Encyclopedia Entry for Ringworm :Ringworm of the scalp. Fungi are germs that can live on the dead tissue of the hair, nails, and outer skin layers. Ringworm of the scalp is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. The fungi grow well in warm, moist areas. A tinea infection is more likely if you: Have minor skin or scalp injuries Do not bathe or wash your hair often Have wet skin for a long time (such as from sweating) Ringworm can spread easily. It most often affects children and goes away at puberty. However, it can occur at any age. You can catch ringworm if you come into direct contact with an area of ringworm on someone else's body. You can also get it if you touch items such as combs, hats, or clothing that have been used by someone with ringworm. The infection can also be spread by pets, particularly cats.Ringworm may involve part or all of the scalp. The affected areas: Are bald with small black dots, due to hair that has broken off Have round, scaly areas of skin that are red or swollen (inflamed) Have pus-filled sores called kerions May be very itchy You may have a low-grade fever of around 100 F to 101 F (37.8 C to 38.3 C) or swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Ringworm may cause permanent hair loss and lasting scars.Your health care provider will look at your scalp for signs of ringworm. You may also need the following tests: Examination of a skin scraping from the rash under a microscope using a special test Skin culture for fungus Skin biopsy (rarely needed).Your provider will prescribe medicine you take by mouth to treat ringworm on the scalp. You will need to take the medicine for 4 to 8 weeks. Steps you can do at home include: Keeping your scalp clean. Washing with a medicated shampoo, such as one that contains ketoconazole or selenium sulfide. Shampooing may slow or stop the spread of infection, but it does not get rid of ringworm. Other family members and pets should be examined and treated, if necessary. Other children in the home may want to use the shampoo 2 to 3 times a week for about 6 weeks. Adults only need to wash with the shampoo if they have signs of tinea capitis or ringworm. Once the shampoo has been started: Wash towels in hot, soapy water and dry them using the hottest heat as recommended on the care label. This should be done each time the towels are used by someone who is infected. Soak combs and brushes for 1 hour a day in a mixture of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Do this for 3 days in a row. No one in the home should share combs, hairbrushes, hats, towels, pillowcases, or helmets with other people.It may be hard to get rid of ringworm. Also, the problem may come back after it is treated. In many cases it gets better on its own after puberty.Call your provider if you have symptoms of ringworm of the scalp. Home care is not enough to get rid of tinea capitis.Fungal infection - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Tinea - capitis.Ringworm of the scalp Ringworm of the scalp Wood Wood's lamp test - of the scalp Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up.Habif TP. Superficial fungal infections.Encyclopedia Entry for Ringworm :Ringworm. Ringworm is common, especially among children. But, it can affect people of all ages. It is caused by a fungus, not a worm like the name suggests. Many bacteria, fungi, and yeast live on your body. Some of these are useful, while others can cause infections. Ringworm occurs when a type of fungus grows and multiplies on your skin. Ringworm can spread from one person to another. You can catch ringworm if you touch someone who has the infection, or if you come in contact with items contaminated by the fungus, such as combs, unwashed clothing, and shower or pool surfaces. You can also catch ringworm from pets. Cats are common carriers. The fungus that causes ringworm thrive in warm, moist areas. Ringworm is more likely when you are often wet (such as from sweating) and from minor injuries to your skin, scalp, or nails. Ringworm can affect the skin on your: Beard, tinea barbae Body, tinea corporis Feet, tinea pedis (also called athlete's foot) Groin area, tinea cruris (also called jock itch) Scalp, tinea capitis.Dermatophytid; Dermatophyte fungal infection - tinea; Tinea.Dermatitis, reaction to tinea Dermatitis, reaction to tinea Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up Ringworm, tinea on the hand and leg Ringworm, tinea on the hand and leg Ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger Ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger Ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg Ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg Tinea (ringworm) Tinea (ringworm).Habif TP. Superficial fungal infections.