Human Ringworm

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.

Human ringworm is a fungus and can be identified by its ring like formation of a patch of rough scaly skin that becomes itchy and red. The red line that borders the ring can be thought of as a worm which is the only real connection to worms at all. You can rest assured there are no little worms running around inside your intestines causing these skin infections. The medical term for ringworm is tinea corporis and it is a common skin infection caused by micro organisms.

Human ringworm is a fungi and it therefore thrives in warm and moist conditions. To avoid catching a ringworm infection you need to keep your skin dry and keep away from any known sources that could harbour the infection, such as clothes and bedding etc of a known sufferer.

Always washing your hands after touching animals, working with soil and touching plants will help prevent an outbreak of ringworm too. Obviously don’t touch any ringworm patches on other people with the infection also. Thinking about hygiene as a priority and taking simple precautions can be very beneficial in reducing the chances of catching human ringworm.

There are many medications and natural ringworm remedies to help heal any infections you or your family might endure. Catching sight of the infection early and treating it quickly and strictly to your treatment plan of choice’s instructions will promote a speedy recovery.