RINGWORM
RINGWORM ❓❓
(Tinea Capitis, Tinea Corporis, Dermatophytes)
🔵 Mainly Caused by Fungi.
🔵 Commonly fubgi - Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.
🔵 Not serious and are usually easily treated. However, they are contagious and easily spread.
It Can be Spread by Number of ways-
1. Skin to Skin Contact.
2. Shared Object & Shared Surfaces.
3. Infected Soil.
4. Weak Immune System.
5. Contact with infected person.
6. Living in a damp, warm climate.
Prevention-
-- Wash the hands thoroughly after touching or treating the ringworm lesion.
-- Keep the infected area clean and dry.
-- Do not touch frequenly infected area.
-- Be sure to dry the skin fully, as fungus thrives in moist areas.


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