Author Topic: I think I have Ringworm (Read 2817 times)

Joker Card · November 24, 2009, 10:08:20 PM

Quote from: Deoxy99 on November 24, 2009, 10:05:10 PM

Then, get out of the moist and warm area, and move into a cold and dry area.

Impossible. At my school, Varsity goes first, then us. And they kjeep the doors closed, So its very hot and humid in there

Quote from: Slugger on November 24, 2009, 09:58:26 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_worm

Also
Might want to try and get treated if it is, in fact, ringworm?

Im monitoring it, If it gets worse, I will gt something to treat it

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block dude · November 24, 2009, 10:08:42 PM

Abort it

Cody574 · November 24, 2009, 10:09:46 PM

I have hand eczema from washing my hands too much. Lol. If you actually have this instead of ringworm, petroleum jelly works.

Slugger · November 24, 2009, 10:16:23 PM

Sorry for the big wall of text but here is the Treatment thing on wikipedia.

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Antifungal treatments include topical agents such as Miconazole, Terbinafine, Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole, or Tolnaftate applied twice daily until symptoms resolve (usually within two weeks), however if constantly touched it can leave a dark patch of skin where it had been. In more severe cases or where there is scalp ringworm, systemic treatment with oral medications may be given.

Most treatments should be continued for up to 14 days after the disease ceases to produce any visible symptoms. If the antifungal treatment is prematurely stopped, the infection is very likely to reappear, in which case it may also be more difficult to overcome. Thus, it is very important to use the appropriate treatment in the first place and respect the doctor's or pharmacist's instructions in order to obtain the best results and minimize the risks of relapse.

When confronted with ringworm, it is very important to maintain proper hygiene and take a set of precautions in order to prevent the infection from spreading to other places on the body (the lesions should be covered with band-aid or a soft, sterile cloth). For instance, ringworm of the foot can spread to the toenails over the course of a few weeks if neglected, causing difficult to treat nail infections called tinea unguium. Similarly, common forms of ringworm of the body may become less responsive to regular treatments if they spread to body areas such as armpits, hands, palms or crotch. By maintaining proper hygiene and avoiding the exposure of the affected regions of the body over the entire course of treatment, you will also minimize the chances of contaminating other persons.