Ringworm is a nasty, itchy, and unattractive fungal contagion. Its tell tale mark is the crimson spherical irritation that forms on the skin that has normal looking skin in the middle. Both animals and humans can fall prey to ringworm. It is extremely catching and can be easily passed form human to human or animal to human through both direct and indirect contact. The good news is that most types of ringworm are simply treated with either over the counter medications or general practitioner approved treatments.
Ringworm is for the most part treatable on both humans and animals, although treatment for humans is easier than for animals. Firstly it’s crucial to minimize the possibility of more spreading of the infection by performing a detailed cleaning of all areas of likely contamination. Launder the fabrics that the ringworm has come into contact with in hot water and bleach. At this point it is also essential to keep all rashes covered, with either clothes or bandages, so they do not come in contact with anything. Ringworm is one of the itchiest rashes you will possibly ever be subjected to, however whatever you do, abstain from scratching as much as possible. Scratching is how the fungus most easily spreads. To further complicate the managing of the fungus, ringworm has a 10 day incubation period before any signs of the infection emerge. This makes it possible to spread the fungus around before you even recognize you have it. Continue reading ‘Ringworm Remedies – What You Don't Know’ »