Ringworm Skin Infection

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Ringworm — Also known as dermatophytosis, dermatophyte infection, or tine a — is a fungal infection of the skin.

“Ringworm” is a misnomer, since a fungus, not a worm, causes the infection. The lesion caused by this infection resembles a worm in the shape of a ring, which is why it got its name.

Ringworm is usually specifically used to describe tine a corporis (ringworm of the body) or tine a capitis (ringworm of the scalp).

Ringworm infection can affect both humans and animals. The infection initially appears as discolored, often scaly patches on affected areas. These patches typically appear red on lighter skin or brown-gray on darker skin.

Ringworm may spread from an affected area to other parts of the body, such as the:

     

  • Groin
  • Feet
  • Hands
  • Nails
  • Beard
  • Scalp                                                                                                                       Recognizing ringworm symptoms

Symptoms vary depending on where the infection occurs. With a skin infection, you may experience the following:

  • itchiness
  • itchy or scaly patches that are red, brown, or gray, or raised areas of skin called plaques
  • a round, flat patch of itchy skin
  • patches that develop blisters or pustules
  • patches that resemble a ring with deeper color on the outside
  • patches with edges that are defined and raised
  • overlapping rings
  • hair loss

site of infection

BODY - appears as patches with the characteristic round ring shape on your torso or limbs.

SCALP- r tinea capitis, often starts as isolated scaling in the scalp that develops into itchy, scaly bald patches. It’s most common among children. Hair around the affected area may break or fall off, and bald patches may develop

BEARD-  cheeks, chin, and upper neck and can cause bald patches. This may look like acne, folliculitis, or another skin condition. Some people experience fatigue or swollen lymph nodes.

HANDS- hand may look like very dry skin with deep cracks on the palm.

If the infection spreads, you may see ring-shaped patches on the back of your hand.

 

GROIN -  Jock itch, known as tine a cruris, refers to ringworm infection of the skin around the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks. It’s most common in men and adolescent boys.

This usually starts as an itchy red, brown, or gray rash where your leg and body meet.

 

  • FEET an itching, stinging, or burning sensation
  • blistering
  • peeling
  • a foul odor.
Medications

Your doctor may prescribe various medications depending on the severity of your ringworm infection.

Jock itch, athlete’s foot, and ringworm of the body can all typically be treated with topical medications, such as antifungal:

  • creams
  • ointments
  • gels
  • sprays

Some severe cases may be treated with oral medications.

Ringworm of the scalp or nails may require prescription-strength oral medications, such as griseofulvin (Gris-PEG) or terbinafine.

Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter (OTC) medications and antifungal skin creams as well. These products may contain clotrimazole, miconazole, Terbin a fine, or other related ingredients.








 









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