Who Really Understands the Symptoms and Treatment of Ringworm?
The name ringworm is likely to conjure up images of worms in your skin… But in reality, it is anything but a worm. It is actually a fungal infection which can affect both people and animals. It got its name from one of its common appearances – which is a red ring-like rash on the skin that looks like a worm curled up. Ringworms resemble donuts in the sense that the red rash is wrapped around seemingly healthy skin in the middle. Usually, the borders of the rash are raised. Ringworm can affect most if not all parts of the body from the scalp to the toes. On the scalp, it may begin as a small pimple which grows and grows. Eventually, rashes similar to the one described earlier may appear on the scalp. Scalp ringworm usually causes temporary baldness in the infected area, which makes it easier to spot the rash. The hair generally grows back once the ringworm is treated. The manifestation of ringworm in the feet is a condition popularly known as athlete’s foot. This particular infection
