Ringworm is known skin disease. This infectious disease is cause  a fungal infection. Ringworm can occur anywhere on the body from head to toe. If you get proper treatment quickly so Liberation is possible in this disease.  

What are the Symptoms of Ringworm

The main symptoms of ringworm is a rash. This rash usually looks round like a ring. The color is redly. However, it may appear silvery depending on the patient's skin tone. It can also be darker than the surrounding skin.

In addition to the discoloration of the skin in ringworm, there may be small scales on the surface of the rash.Apart from this, the following symptoms may appear in the affected area:

• The skin is slightly scaly or dry
• Swelling of the area
• itching
• If there is hair or fur on the affected skin, it falls out

Is shingles disease in any part of the body?

Ringworm can seen on any part of our body. For example: groin, scalp, hands, feet, feet, and even toenails.

Ringworm symptoms can also vary depending on the affected area. Like, the rash may vary in size. A ringworm rash can slowly enlarge and spread. Sometimes more than one rash may appear.

Below is essential information about ringworm disease in some specific parts of the body

Scalp

Scalp shingles usually leads to baldness in the affected area. Reddish, round and small scaly rashes develop on bald areas. It may be itchy.

If the infection spreads, the balding area may increase and multiple rashes of shingles may develop on the scalp.

Shingles of the scalp is more common in children than in adults.

Between feet and toes

In this case, the affected area becomes red and swollen and the skin begins to peel off from there. Along with that, there is itching between the toes. Especially the middle of the little toe is itchy.

Shingles on the feet can also affect the soles of the feet and ankles. Even more severe cases can lead to blisters on the skin of our foot.

Groin

Shingles in the groin usually appears as a red rash on the inner folds of the thighs. The rash is Pruritus (itching) and inflammation.

Beard

This type of shingles occurs on the cheeks, chin and upper part of the neck. It also appears as a red rash that is Pruritus (itching) and inflammation. If there is shingles in the beard, the rash often falls on the rash. Again, pus can accumulate inside. At the same time, the hair in the affected area may fall out.

In cases where it is especially important to see a doctor?

1. If the condition does not improve even after using antifungal medicine on the skin as advised by the doctor
2. If the immune system of the body decreases due to any reason. For example: use of chemotherapy or steroid drugs and diabetes
3. If shingles of the scalp. In this case, according to the doctor's advice you have to use oral medicine for 1-3 months. It is also recommended to use shampoo.

How is shingles spread?

Shingle is the infectious disease. Infections are caused by fungi kind of Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton. It spreads mainly in three ways—

1. From contact with an infected person or his consumables. For example: comb, towels and bed sheets
2. From contact with animals with shingles. Such as: dogs, cats, cows, goats and horses
3. From environments where shingles germs are present, especially damp places

What treatment of shingles ?

Antifungal medications are use to treat shingles. The treatment depends on where is the infection in the body and how severity of the infection.

It is important to follow certain rules when using medication to prevent the spread of Ringworm to other parts of your body or to household members.

Medicines for shingles

• Medicines used to treat shingles are available in different forms. For example: cream, gel, lotion, spray, powder, tablet and capsule.
• In case of shingles on the skin of the body, it is usually recommended to apply cream, gel, lotion, spray or powder directly to the skin instead of oral medication. Such drugs include clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine and ketoconazole. They are usually used continuously for 2-4 weeks.

Home Remedies for Shingles

Do whatever

1. Start treatment as soon as possible according to the doctor advice.
2. Always keep the skin dry and clean. Wash hands immediately after touching affected skin.

Wash everyday clothes (Such as: towels and bed sheets) in boiling water regularly.

What not to do

1. Avoid using personal items (such as towels, combs and bed sheets) of someone who has ringworm.
2. Avoid touching or scratching the affected skin. Otherwise, ringworm can spread to other parts of the body. Even the inflammation is cause a different bacteria to invade the skin and cause an infection, which can complicate the treatment of shingles.

What to do to prevent shingles

Anyone can get ringworm. "However, in specific cases of ringworm infection is higher risk. So, Care should be taken to reduce the risk of shingles.

Below is a list of ways to prevent shingles

1. An unclean body contains germs. And unsanitary, damp environment is more likely to harbor shingles germs. That's why—

1. Always keep the skin clean and dry
2. Keep fingernails and toenails short and clean
3. Change socks and underwear at least once a day

2. Wearing tight-fitting shoes and excessive moisture can increase the risk of ringworm infection. Therefore, use footwear that allows unrestricted airflow around your feet.

3. Sports that involve contact with other people's skin (such as wrestling, ha-doo-doo, and boxing) also increase the risk of ringworm. So if you play such sports, take a shower after your match or practice. Keep uniforms and all sports equipment (Such as: helmets) clean at all times. It is best to use your own equipment rather than sharing sports equipment with others.

4. The risk of shingles is higher in damp environments. So you should avoid walking barefoot in places like gyms or changing rooms and public toilets.

5. Direct contact with animals increases the risk of ringworm. So be careful in contact with animals, especially pets.

1. Wash hands with soap and tap water after direct contact with animals
2. If your pet appears to have shingles—for example, if you see shingles on the animal's body or if the fur is shedding from the body—take him to the vet.

6. Be careful about contact with people and animals with ringworm.

1. The risk of shingles infection increases even if the infected person uses common items. So avoid sharing clothes, towels, sheets or other personal items with someone who has ringworm.
2. If you have been in contact with a person or animal with ringworm, watch for any skin changes.

Complications of shingles

• Without proper treatment, shingles may not heal but may spread to other parts of the body. A weakened immune system increases the risk of this happening.
• In many cases, even after ringworm has healed, the skin remains scarred.
• Scratching the affected area can cause skin cracks. Bacteria can be enter through these cracks and create new infections, making ringworm more complicated. The affected area of ​​skin then becomes red and hot, swollen, painful and oozes pus.
• Ringworm of the nails can cause changes in the normal shape of the nails