🔍Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus, not worms.
🤔It is highly contagious and can spread through skin-to-skin contact or sharing personal belongings.
🚫Prevention includes keeping the skin clean and dry, avoiding sharing personal belongings, and maintaining distance from infected individuals.
💊Treatment options for ringworm include anti-fungal creams, sprays, or medication prescribed by a doctor.
⏰Most cases of ringworm clear up within two to four weeks with proper treatment.
What causes ringworm?
—Ringworm is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes.
How does ringworm spread?
—Ringworm can spread through direct contact with an infected person or animal, or by sharing personal belongings.
What are the symptoms of ringworm?
—Symptoms of ringworm include red scaly patches with a ring-like appearance on the skin, itching, and discomfort.
How can ringworm be treated?
—Ringworm can be treated with anti-fungal creams, sprays, or medication prescribed by a doctor.
How long does it take to recover from ringworm?
—Most cases of ringworm clear up within two to four weeks with proper treatment.
00:14Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes.
01:52Ringworm can cause red scaly patches with a ring-like appearance on the skin.
03:43Ringworm is highly contagious and can easily spread through skin-to-skin contact or sharing personal belongings.
04:23Ringworm can be treated with anti-fungal creams, sprays, or medication prescribed by a doctor.
05:03Most cases of ringworm usually clear up within two to four weeks with proper treatment.
