Ringworm Home Remedies


What is Ringworm?


What is the infectious agent that causes it?


* Ringworm of the scalp
* Ringworm of the body
* Ringworm of the foot (athlete’s foot)
* Ringworm of the nails

Where is it found?

It is widespread around the world and in the United States. The fungus that causes scalp Ringworm lives in humans and animals. The fungus that causes Ringworm of the body lives in humans, animals, and soil. The fungi that cause it of the foot and on nails live only in humans.

How do people get it?


What are the signs and symptoms of Ringworm?



Ringworm of the foot is also called athlete’s foot. It appears as a scaling or cracking of the skin, especially between the toes.


How soon after exposure do symptoms appear?

Scalp Ringworm usually appears 10 to 14 days after contact, and Ringworm of the skin 4 to 10 days after contact. The time between exposure and symptoms isnot known for the other types of Ringworm.

How is it diagnosed?


Who is at risk for it?


What is the treatment for Ringworm?


What complications can result from it?


Is it an emerging infection?


How can it be prevented?

Ringworm is difficult to prevent. The fungus is very common, and it is contagious even before symptoms appear.  There are several products for ringworm home remedy treatment for humans.

Steps to prevent infection include the following:

* Do not share clothing, towels, hair brushes, or other personal items.


* Complete treatment as instructed, even after symptoms disappear.
* Do not share towels, hats, clothing, or other personal items with others.
* Minimize close contact with others until treated.
* Make sure the person or animal that was the source of infection gets treated.


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Facts and Information about Ringworm

  1. Ringworm also occurs naturally in soil, so contact with an infected individual is not needed for a pet (or person) to contract ringworm.
  2. Ringworm lesions may be  itchy  and incite scratching in pets.
  3. Ringworm is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus.
  4. Ringworm can affect the skin anywhere on your body (tinea corporis), scalp (tinea capitis),  feet (tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot), groin area (tinea cruris, or jock itch) or nails.
  5. Ringworm cure  – Learn about the best and safest cure for ringworm.

Important Facts

  • The hair becomes infected and brittle then breaks off.
  • Dermatophytes, which are fungi, cause ringworm in humans and animals.
  • Some of the common ringworm symptoms among cats are rough and broken hairs, hair loss especially on head, or paws.
  • You may get ringworm in humans if you touch an object or place where an infected person has touched.
  • Similar fungi cause ringworm in humans, cattle, horses, dogs, cats, and other animals.
  • Ringworm is another common type of fungal skin infection in dogs that is caused by the Microsporum and Trichophyton fungal species.
  • On cows, ringworm symptoms include grayish or ashy areas of skin with a slightly raised circular lesion.
  • Treatment for ringworm of the scalp is found primarily through prescription medications, though some measures may help prevent the spread of the fungus.
  • The development of yellowish crusty areas can form on the scalp as part of the ringworm symptoms.
  • Systemic treatment for ringworm such as oral medications is required for ringworm that affects the nails and scalp.

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