The fungi can survive on objects for a long time. Wear shower thongs or waterproof shoes in locker rooms, showers that others use, and pool areas. It also gives you some protection if someone else has ringworm. Disinfect or throw out infected items. The fungi that cause ringworm can survive for a long time.
To avoid re-infecting yourself with infected items, you should wash clothes, towels, and bedding that you use while you have ringworm. Be sure to wash everything in hot, soapy water. If you cannot bear to toss shoes, you can disinfect them using an ultraviolet UV shoe sanitizer or ozone cabinet, which you can buy online.
Disinfecting items is also important because if you continue to use an infected item, treatment may not work. If you suspect your pet has ringworm, take the animal to your vet. Dogs, cats, and other animals can pass ringworm to humans. Just as there are effective treatments for people, there are effective ringworm treatments for pets. If treatment fails to clear the rash, tell your dermatologist. Virtually every case of ringworm can be successfully treated.
Keep all follow-up appointments with your dermatologist. Ringworm often clears with the first treatment a dermatologist prescribes. They are very resilient. Dermatophyte spores spread in the following ways :. If a person or animal has the infection, they may deposit fungal spores on objects and surfaces when they touch them; anyone who touches those objects may become infected.
Children usually show symptoms when they become infected, but many adults do not. The older an individual is, the more likely their immune system will protect them.
However, they may still be a carrier. The following risk factors either increase the chances of developing ringworm or make the symptoms worse:.
On the body, patches grow slowly in size, and more patches can appear on other parts of the body. The center of the patch may clear, leaving a ring. If there are several rings, they may merge. Athletes foot tends to start between the toes before spreading to the bottom or sides of the feet, or both. The skin between the toes can then turn white and become soft. On the nails, ringworm starts with a thickening of the skin under the nail, followed by a thickening and discoloration of the nails.
Over time, the nails will lift, crumble, and disappear. In the groin, the first sign is usually an itchy rash in the crease where the leg meets the body. This can spread to the groin, the inner thigh, the waist, and the buttocks. A doctor can normally diagnose ringworm or a groin infection after examining the affected area and asking the patient about their medical history and symptoms. Side effects of terbinafine can include:. These side effects are usually mild and short-lived.
Some people have also reported that terbinafine temporarily affected their sense of taste. Terbinafine is not suitable for people with a history of liver disease or lupus where the immune system attacks healthy tissue. Griseofulvin is a type of antifungal medicine that prevents fungi from growing and multiplying. Side effects of griseofulvin can include:. However, these side effects should improve as your body gets used to the medicine. Griseofulvin can cause birth defects, so it shouldn't be taken during pregnancy, or if you intend to become pregnant soon after stopping treatment.
Men shouldn't father a child within six months of stopping treatment. Griseofulvin is also not suitable for women who are breastfeeding, and those with severe liver disease or lupus.
Griseofulvin can interfere with both the combined contraceptive pill and the progestogen-only pill, so women need to use an alternative barrier form of contraception, such as a condom , while taking it. Griseofulvin may also affect your ability to drive and can enhance the effects of alcohol. Antifungal shampoo cannot cure scalp infections, but it can help to prevent the infection spreading and may speed up recovery. Antifungal shampoos, such as selenium sulphide and ketoconazole shampoo, are available from your pharmacist.
Ideally, antifungal shampoo should be used twice a week during the first two weeks of treatment. There is no evidence that shaving a child's head will reduce the risk of an infection or speed up recovery. Itraconazole is usually prescribed in the form of capsules for 7 or 15 days. It is not recommended for use in children, elderly people or those with severe liver disease. Side effects of itraconazole can include:. Read about how to stop ringworm spreading or coming back.
Fungal nail infections can be treated with antifungal nail paint, but it also often requires antifungal tablets. These tend to work better than nail paints, although they can cause side effects, such as headache, nausea and diarrhoea.
Read more about treating fungal nail infections. The advice outlined below will help to stop fungal infections from spreading. The fungi that cause tinea infections can survive on items such as furniture, hairbrushes, clothing and towels, and can be spread through contact with these items. Therefore, if someone in your household has a fungal infection, you should:. If you suspect that your pet is the source of the infection, take them to your vet for treatment.
Patches of missing fur is a sign that an animal has ringworm. Always wash your hands after touching a pet with the infection. If someone in your family has a fungal infection, there is no need for them to stay off work or school.
However, treatment should be started as soon as possible. Good personal hygiene should also be followed to stop it spreading to other children. Find out how to treat fungal infections. Home Illnesses and conditions Infections and poisoning Ringworm and other fungal infections. Ringworm and other fungal infections See all parts of this guide Hide guide parts 1.
About ringworm and other fungal infections 2. Symptoms of ringworm and other fungal infections 3. Causes of ringworm and other fungal infections 4. Diagnosing ringworm and other fungal infections 5. The main symptom of ringworm is a rash.
It may look red, silver or darker than surrounding skin, depending on your skin tone. Ringworm can appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp tinea capitis and groin jock itch. They can look at the rash and recommend the best antifungal medicine. This might be a cream, gel or spray depending on where the rash is.
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