Ringworm symptoms in humans are not always easily detected at the outset. Just because your skin might be itchy and red does not always mean you have ringworm.
In most cases your doctor will be able to determine on the spot whether or not you have ringworm, however a combination of the following symptoms could give you some clues as to the likely diagnoses.
Human ringworm is basically a fungal type infection of the skin. It can be transmitted between people and from animals. Health centres, swimming pools, communal showers, schools and child care centres are all places where it’s easy to pick up ringworm. Skin on skin contact, shoes and socks as well as hair combs are some of the many ways ringworm can easily be passed about. Read more »
Unlike what most people think, ringworm is not about worms invading your body at all. Ringworm is a skin infection that appears as a round or sometimes oval patch. The patch usually has a distinctive red border like a red worm, hence the name ringworm. Getting rid of ringworm is not altogether easy but it is possible. Read more »
