The term “ringworm” refers to a fungal infection that results in a rash on the body called “tinea corporis,” which is typically red, itchy, and circular with clearer skin in the center.
Ringworm commonly spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal, and is related to athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm of the scalp.
Symptoms
Among the ringworm symptoms and telltale signs are:
An area covered in scaly rings, usually found on the buttocks, trunk, arms, and legs
· May itch
An area inside the ring that is clear or scaly and may have a few red bumps.
· Slightly raised, expanding rings
An itchy patch of skin that is flat and rounded
· Overlapping rings
Causes
The parasites that commonly resemble mold and live on the cells of your skin’s outer layer are the source of the contagious fungal infection known as ringworm.
·Human to human.Direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has ringworm is frequently how it spreads.
·Animal to human.Ringworm can spread while petting or grooming dogs or cats, is fairly common in cows, and can be contracted by coming into contact with an animal that has the condition.
·Object to human.Ringworm can be spread through contact with items or surfaces like clothing, towels, bedding, linens, combs, and brushes that an infected person or animal has recently touched or rubbed against.
·Soil to human.It is possible for ringworm to infect humans through contact with infected soil, but this is extremely rare and would most likely only happen after prolonged contact with extremely infected soil.
Risk factors
The following factors increase your risk of developing body ringworm:
Occupy a warm-weather location
Be in close proximity to an animal or person who has the infection
Share towels, linens, or clothing with someone who has a fungal infection.
Play contact sports like wrestling that involve skin-to-skin contact.
Dress constrictively or clumsily
Be immune-compromised
Complications
Those with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, may find it challenging to get rid of the infection. A fungal infection rarely spreads below the surface of the skin to cause serious illness.
Prevention
Ringworm is a contagious skin condition that is difficult to prevent because the fungus that causes it is widespread and the illness is infectious even before symptoms appear.
·Educate yourself and others.Inform your kids about ringworm, the symptoms to look out for, and how to prevent infection.
·Keep clean.Wash your hands frequently, maintain a clean environment, especially in public places like gyms, schools, and child care facilities, and if you play contact sports, take a shower right away after practice or a game and keep your uniform and equipment tidy.
·Stay cool and dry.In hot, humid weather, avoid overheating by avoiding wearing thick clothing for extended periods of time.
·Avoid infected animals.Ask your veterinarian to check any pets or other animals you own for ringworm if you have any, as the infection frequently appears as a patch of skin without fur.
·Don’t share personal items.Don’t lend or allow others to use your personal belongings, including clothes, towels, hairbrushes, sports equipment, and other items.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
There are many effective medicines available in homoeopathy for treating ringworm, but the choice depends on the patient’s individuality, taking into account mental and physical symptoms. Homoeopathy is a rapidly expanding system that is practiced all over the world.
BACILLINUM:If there is no improvement in two or three weeks, take a look at the following remedies. Bacillinum is the head remedy for ring worm. Glands are enlarged and tender. Begin treatment with this remedy. Do not take any other medication for 24 hours.
SEPIA:Ringworm in isolated spots, ringworm on the face, itching that won’t go away with scratching, worsening in the creases of the elbows and knees, worsening in cold weather, and ringworm-like eruptions every spring are all signs of sepia, another effective treatment for ringworm.
SULPHUR:Burning and severe itching, which gets worse when you scratch or wash it, are signs of unhealthy skin.
TELLURIUM:Ringlike lesions, foul odors from the affected area, rings intersecting, itching that is worse in cool air, small red pimples that are extremely bright red and very sharply defined with minute vesicles on them, ringworm with otorrhea, and all of these symptoms can be treated very effectively with tellurium.
CHRYSAROBINUM:Vesicular ringworm is treatable with chrysarobinum. The most common areas affected are the thighs, legs, and ears.
CALCAREA CARB:Calcare carb. is effective for treating ringworm in pale, lymphatic plethoric individuals as well as in those who are obese, have ringworm on their head, have profuse seat on their scalp at night, are sensitive to cold weather, crave eggs, and have cold, moist hands and feet.
ARSENIC ALBUM:Ring worm on the scalp can be treated with arsenic alb if the patient has rough, dry, intensely itchy skin, patches of falling hair, generalized weakness, anxiety, and restlessness, as well as frequent, but brief, bouts of thirst.
PSORINUM:Ringworm is black in color and causes severe itching that can be relieved by scratching until it bleeds.
ARS SULPH FLAVATUM:In ringworm with whitish patches, ars sulph flavatum is effective.
NATRUM MURIATICUM:Black in color, ringworm itches terribly, and is worse when exposed to salt and near the sea.
SYPHILINUM:When ringworm is present symmetrically and the patient is syphilitic, syphilinum is prescribed.
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS:Scratching and taking a cold bath only serve to aggravate the condition. The skin is dry and extremely sensitive to touch.
TUBERCULINUM:Skin that is dry, rough, sensitive, and easily tanned. Intense itching, worse at night. Itching changes places on rubbing. Ringworm scales that resemble bristles. Patient easily contracts colds from the slightest exposure, which results in diarrhea. Very susceptible to changes in weather.
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