41. Ringworm (tinea Corporis) ringworm is a skin infection caused by fungus that can affect the scalp,skin, fingers, toenails, or feet. ringworm (tinea corporis). http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/ringworm.htm

NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression Eczema ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Ringworm (tinea corporis) Professor James Ferguson , consultant dermatologist What is ringworm? Ringworm is a skin infection caused by fungus that can affect the scalp , skin, fingers, toenails , or feet The fungi that cause skin infection of this type can be divided into three groups according to their favourite hosts or sources: geophile (from soil sources), zoophile (from animals) and anthropophile (from humans). The fungi that are usually responsible for ringworm are zoophile and transmitted primarily through contact with animals. The scientific term for ringworm is tinea corporis. What causes ringworm?

42. Fungal Nail Infection (ringworm Of The Nails) ringworm of the nail is due to a fungal infection (dermatophyte) similar to the typethat causes athlete s foot. Fungal nail infection (ringworm of the nails). http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/ringwormnail.htm

NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression Eczema ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Fungal nail infection (ringworm of the nails) Professor James Ferguson , consultant dermatologist What is ringworm of the nails? Ringworm of the nail is due to a fungal infection (dermatophyte) similar to the type that causes athlete's foot . Other scientific terms for ringworm of the nails are: tinea unguium, onychomycosis or dermatophytosis unguium. The fungi that cause ringworm are able to feed on keratin - the main protein in nails, hair and the outer layer of the skin. How do you get ringworm of the nails? Ringworm of the nails can occur directly in the nail itself or from an untreated fungal infection of the foot. Fungal infection of the foot can also spread and grow into the nail.

43. Purina ONE: Ringworm ADD TO JOURNAL EMAIL TO FRIEND PRINT PAGE ringworm Joe Bodewes, DVM VeterinaryServices Department, Drs. Foster Smith, Inc. ringworm http://www.purinaone.com/catcare_cond_atoz_article.asp?Seed=629&ArticleNumber=16

44. Ringworm Of The Body Note All links within content go to MayoClinic.com. Diseases and Conditions.ringworm of the body. From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com. Overview. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00489.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-mail Services CNNtoGO Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com In association with: RELATED STORIES Nail fungal infection CHILDREN'S HEALTH Illnesses Chickenpox Mumps Roseola Bronchiolitis ... Ringworm of the body INFECTIOUS DISEASE Fungal Nail fungal infection Pneumonia Oral thrush Ringworm of the body ... Histoplasmosis INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Ringworm of the body From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview Ringworm of the body is one of several forms of ringworm, a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of your skin. It's characterized by an itchy, red circle of rash with healthy looking skin in the middle. Also called tinea corporis, ringworm of the body is closely related to other skin conditions with similar names.

45. Scalp Ringworm (Tinea Capitis), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) infection information, explanation and treatment,provided by nurses and physicians at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/skin/diagnose/scalp-ringworm.htm

Home Contact Us Site Map Go to Advanced Search ... Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac Scalp Ringworm (Tinea Capitis) Skin Color Changes in Newborns Soft Tissue Injuries: Cuts and Scrapes Warts Yeast Infection (Candidiasis) ... Tests and Procedures Conditions and Diagnoses Scalp Ringworm (Tinea Capitis) Explanation Treatment What is scalp ringworm? Scalp ringworm, also known as tinea capitis, is an infection caused by a fungus. The infection affects the scalp and hair and may produce flaking, small infected bumps, and loss of hair. It can also produce small, scaly, red to brown patches on the skin which should be treated. Scalp ringworm is infectious and easy to catch. Therefore, it is very important that any of your child's brothers, sisters, or close friends and relatives be carefully screened to see if they have any signs of infection. Return to Top Scalp Ringworm Treatment Because the scalp ringworm infection is deep down in the hair roots, your child must take medicine by mouth in order to cure it. Contact your child's doctor for a medicine to cure the infection and a special shampoo to get rid of the infection. Once your child is on treatment and using the shampoo regularly, he / she should be allowed to return to school. The medication must be taken for at least 6 weeks. It should not be stopped until the doctor has decided the infection is cured. Your child's doctor will expect to see your child in 3 weeks and again in 6 weeks for these check-ups.

46. VY-56 47907. ringworm of Cattle. RL Purdue University. Cause. ringworm is causedby infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin by fungi. http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/VY/VY-56.html

VY-56 Animal Health Cooperative Extension Service Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 Ringworm of Cattle R. L. Morter, D.V.M., C. James Callahan, D.V.M. School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University Cause Ringworm is caused by infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin by fungi. It occurs in all species of animals including man. Fungal infections cause little, if any, permanent damage or economic loss. However, because ringworm is a transmissable infectious disease, animals with lesions are barred from exhibitions or shows by regulations of the State Board of Animal Health. Infection of the skin and hair of cattle is most frequently due to Trichophyton verrucosum, a spore forming fungi. Spores are shed from the lesion by broken hairs or scabs from the lesion. The spores remain alive for years in a dry environment; and because they do, halters, grooming equipment, or even a barn can remain infective for years. Transmission Direct contact with infected animals, particularly with cattle confined to a barn, is a common method of spreading the fungi. Some infected calves have a degree of natural immunity that prevents development of lesions; however, they can be a source of infection. Show calves are frequently infected from spore contaminated equipment that has not been properly cleaned. Spores germinate and attack the shafts of the hair and the surface layers of the skin. Exudate oozes from the damaged skin and mixes with debris from skin and hair, thereby forming a crusty scab. The scab is grey-white and noticeably higher than the surrounding skin. Infection spreads from the center outwards and results in the circular lesion 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Adjacent lesions may overlap and create larger infected areas. Lesions are most frequent on the head and neck, but they may be found over the entire body in severe cases. Scabs may fall from older lesions and leave a hairless area in the center, one that has a ring of exudate at the edge. Hence, the name ringworm.

47. Tinea Corporis. DermNet NZ Tinea corporis. Tinea corporis (ringworm) is the name used for infectionof the trunk, legs or arms with a dermatophyte fungus. In http://www.dermnetnz.org/dna.fungi/tcorp.html

@import url("/common/screen.css"); DermNet NZ Ad Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Home For patients For doctors ... Site map Search: Home Fungal Tinea corporis Tinea corporis (ringworm) is the name used for infection of the trunk, legs or arms with a dermatophyte fungus. In different parts of the world, different species cause tinea corporis. In New Zealand, Trichophyton rubrum (T. rubrum) is the most common cause. Infection often comes from the feet ( tinea pedis ) or nails ( tinea unguium ) originally. Microsporum canis (M. canis) from cats and dogs, and T. verrucosum, from farm cattle, are also common. Microsporum canis infection occasionally results in blisters Inflammatory tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum Treated Trichophyton verrucosum infection has left temporary pale marks Trichophyton rubrum infection does not always result in ring-shaped patches Widespread Trichophyton rubrum infection Scattered dry patches due to Microsporum canis Clinical features Tinea corporis may be acute (sudden onset and rapid spread) or chronic (slow extension of a mild, barely inflamed, rash). It usually affects exposed areas but may also spread from other infected sites.

48. Ringworm And "Jock Itch" Overlake Healthscape Infobank. ringworm and Jock Itch . Although it s descriptiveof the rash it causes, the name ringworm is a bit of a misnomer. http://www.overlakehospital.org/ask/scape/ringworm.htm

Overlake Healthscape Infobank Ringworm and "Jock Itch" by Dr. Bill Crounse Although it's descriptive of the rash it causes, the name "ringworm" is a bit of a misnomer. It conjures up images of elongated, fleshy creatures burrowing beneath the skin. The fact is that ringworm has nothing to do with worms at all. Ringworm is a fungal infection that grows on the outer layers of the skin. A fungus is a kind of microscopic plant. The medical term for ringworm is tinea, and fungal skin infections are usually named according to their location. Therefore, a fungal infection that involves the feet is called Tinea pedis. An infection on the face might be called Tinea faciei. An infection on the scalp is Tinea capitis and an infection of the nails is called Tinea unguium. Prior editions of Healthscape have discussed Tinea pedis (also known as athlete's foot) as well as fungal infections of the nails. In this edition, we focus on a fungal infection that's of particular interest to men, otherwise known as "jock itch". Experts say that up to 75 percent of all men may experience "jock itch" sometime during their lives. Jock itch is the generic term given to any condition that causes itching, rash and irritation in the groin area. Most cases are due to a fungal cousin of the culprit that causes "athlete's foot". When a fungus infects the groin area it goes by the medical name Tinea cruris.

49. Ringworm On Cats, Ringworm And Bengal Cats; Feline Health Issues With Current In ringworm in Cats Prevention and Treatment Ideas, from The Bengal Cat HealthCorner at HDW Enterprises and Foothill Felines Bengals. ringworm. http://www.hdw-inc.com/healthringworm.htm

Bengal Cat/Kitten HEALTH CORNER presented by: "Foothill Felines Bengals" (Please note: we do NOT claim to be veterinarians; however, we would like to share our research with other cat-lovers!! We will be updating this page often!! Send us your ideas and any comments!!) Ringworm Ringworm, actually a fungal infection of the skin , is one of the few infections or diseases that can affect cats and their human families. Ringworm is most commonly identified with hair loss, but additional symptoms may include scaling or crusty sores on the skin, of varying degrees, and itchiness. Why is it called "ringworm"? The fungi in the disease cause inflammation of the skin in response, and since the ringworm fungi cannot survive in an environment of inflammation, the infection moves outward, in a ring-like pattern. In the center of the ring is the skin tissue that is trying to heal. Why is ringworm so very contagious? The most common method of infection is from contact with infected hair. Because hairs, which are covered with spores, tend to remain in our environments, they remain as a key source for re-infecting animals and people. Some cats are known as carriers; that is, they do not themselves have symptoms of the disease, yet they are actually spreading the disease to others around them. How do you diagnose ringworm?

50. Ringworm Home Remedies ringworm Home Remedies. Dear ringworm). Do this Twice a day .. Itwill sting but in less than a week the ringworm will be gone. http://www.otan.us/webfarm/emailproject/ringworm.htm

Ringworm Home Remedies Dear Susan, looking for home remedies to get rid of my ringworm, Ifound your site and the recommendation to use vinegar.It worked, and investigating a little more, I foundout this:Human skin is slightly acidic by nature. Only when dueto some kind of disorder (like unbalanced nutrition)it becomes alkaline, do ringworm and other problemshave a chance to survive.So vinegar or any other mild acid that doesn't reactwith the skin cells is a good way to treat ringworm!Alkaline substances, like bleach, do harm to the skin,and only kill ringworm as a side effect. So don't use them!As to prevention, it can only be done indirectly. One way is to frequently rub some vinegar on your skin. Asit has a strong smell, I would only do that on Fridaysand Saturdays, to avoid any strange odor on my body byMonday.The other preventive measure would be an improved dietthat naturally keeps the right pH of my skin.Unfortunately I can't recommend any appropriate diet,but maybe one of your list members can. In any case, agood diet is of course always the best first remedy! Best Regards

51. Ringworm In Animals And Pets given away! ringworm. Introduction. An occasional cause of skin conditionsin pets is caused by ringworm. The scientific http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/ringworm-pets.htm

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52. Ringworm FAQ - VeterinaryPartner.com - A VIN Company! ringworm FAQ. ringworm is the common name for the skin infection causedby a special group of fungi; it is not caused by a worm at all. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=559&S=1&SourceID=42

53. Ringworm - DrGreene.com ringworm. Introduction The name ringworm survives from antiquity, whendoctors thought that this round rash was indeed caused by a worm. http://www.drgreene.com/21_1172.html

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54. Ringworm - DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Generation ringworm. This infection came to be called ringworm, since the worms apparentlytraveled in laps around a short circle, rather than in a wandering line. http://www.drgreene.com/21_756.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep About DrGreene.com Archives About Us Context Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Topic Centers Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide Discussion Boards DrGreene´s Chats DrGreene´s Event Schedule FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Discussion Boards Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Fertility Children's Health Ringworm Dr. Greene, my little sister has a ring worm, whatever that is, on her leg right underneath her buttocks. We took her to the doctors and they said to use Tinactin cream. Does this sound right I've never heard of using a cream for ring worms friend of mine said they were put on antibiotics plus if it's not inconvenient, may I get a little information on what exactly a ring worm is, and how you pick them up? They said she probably picked one up in the grass at one of our BBQ's, is that possible? Thank you very much for reading my question, I'm just a very protective and concerned big sister. God Bless! Sincerely

55. InteliHealth: Ringworm (tinea) crossreferenced in an AZ format. ringworm (Tinea). Health A to Z, Reviewedby the Faculty of Harvard Medical School ringworm (Tinea) http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10733.html

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56. Ringworm MAIN SEARCH INDEX. ringworm. Definition. ringworm is a common fungal infection ofthe skin. The name is a misnomer since the disease is not caused by a worm. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/001201.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Ringworm Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin. The name is a misnomer since the disease is not caused by a worm. Description More common in males than in females, ringworm is characterized by patches of rough, reddened skin. Raised eruptions usually form the circular pattern that gives the condition its name. Ringworm may also be referred to as dermatophyte infection. As lesions grow, the centers start to heal. The inflamed borders expand and spread the infection. Types of ringworm Ringworm is a term that is commonly used to encompass several types of fungal infection. Sometimes, however, only body ringworm is classified as true ringworm. Body ringworm (tinea corporis) can affect any part of the body except the scalp, feet, and facial area where a man's beard grows. The well-defined, flaky sores can be dry and scaly or moist and crusty. Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) is most common in children. It causes scaly, swollen blisters or a rash that looks like black dots. Sometimes inflamed and filled with pus, scalp ringworm lesions can cause crusting, flaking, and round bald patches. Most common in black children, scalp ringworm can cause scarring and permanent hair loss. Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch) produces raised red sores with well-marked edges. It can spread to the buttocks, inner thighs, and external genitals.

57. Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: Ringworm Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers. ringworm (Tinea). What is ringworm?ringworm is a skin infection that can affect any part of the body. http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/ringworm.html

Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers Ringworm (Tinea) Donna D'Alessandro, M.D. Lindsay Huth, B.A. Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed Creation Date: November 2001 Last Revision Date: April 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers What is ringworm? What causes ringworm? Who can get ringworm? ... When should I call the doctor? What is ringworm? Ringworm is a skin infection that can affect any part of the body. It usually affects the skin, nails, or scalp. Ringworm of the scalp is called tinea capitis. Ringworm of the skin and nails is called tinea corporis. Ringworm of the groin is called tinea cruris or jock itch. Ringworm of the feet is called tinea pedis or athlete's foot. What causes ringworm? Ringworm is caused by a fungus, not a worm. Who can get ringworm? Anyone of any age can get ringworm. It is most common in children ages 3-9. People, animals, and rodents can get ringworm. It can also be found in soil. Swimmers, children in day care, and people with weak immune systems (from cancer, HIV, etc.) are at greater risk. It is possible to get ringworm more than once.

58. LDF -- Picture Gallery - Ringworm ringworm. ringworm skin lesion (Note scaly, dry, itchy lesion). Backto Other Diseases. About the LDF Updates Awards Donations Volunteer http://www.lyme.org/gallery/ringworm-patmas.html

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59. Ringworm In The Child Care Setting KS Logo, ringworm in the Child Care Setting. The ABC s of Safe and Healthy ChildCare. advertisement. Source. ringworm is a fungus infection of the scalp or skin. http://www.kidsource.com/health/ringworm.html

Ringworm in the Child Care Setting The ABC's of Safe and Healthy Child Care advertisement Source Centers for Disease Control Related Articles The ABC's of Safe and Healthy Child Care Protect Caretakers and Kids From the Spread of Infectious Diseases Helping Your Child Be Healthy and Fit Forums Health, Safety, Nutrition and Kids KidSource Store Mayo Clinic Family Health Book by American Academy of Pediatrics Advertisement Ringworm is a fungus infection of the scalp or skin. Symptoms include a rash that is often itchy and flaky. Ringworm on the scalp may leave a flaky patch of baldness. On other areas of the skin, ringworm causes a reddish, ringlike rash that may itch or burn. The area may be dry and scaly or it may be moist or crusted. The same fungi that infect humans can also infect animals such as dogs and cats, and infections may be acquired from pets as well as from infected children. Ringworm is spread by direct contact with a person or animal infected with the fungus. It can also be spread indirectly through contact with articles (such as combs or clothing) or surfaces which have been contaminated with the fungus. A child with ringworm is infectious as long as the fungus remains present in the skin lesion. The fungus is no longer present when the lesion starts to shrink. If you suspect that a child in your facility has ringworm: Notify the parents and ask them to contact the child's physician for diagnosis.

60. Heightened Threat Of Ringworm KS Logo, BackTo-School Season Ushers In Heightened Threat of ringworm. Theaverage ringworm patient is between four-and six-years-old. http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/news2/ringworm.html

Back-To-School Season Ushers In Heightened Threat of Ringworm Early Detection, Treatment Crucial advertisement Source Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation via PR NEWSWIRE Forums Health, Safety, Nutrition and Kids Related Articles Protect Caretakers and Kids From the Spread of Infectious Diseases Dangers Of Lindane Lice Treatment Information and news releases furnished by the members of PR Newswire, who are responsible for their fact and content. RARITAN, N.J., Sept. 16,1996 As teachers prepare for another year of getting the three "R's" reading, (w)riting and (a)rithmetic into their student's heads, health care professionals are concerned about keeping a fourth "R" out of them. "Ringworm of the scalp, more commonly known as tinea capitis, is a contagious infectious disease, says Mary Gail Mercurio, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York. " While it is not tracked by U.S. health authorities, there is general agreement among health care professionals that its prevalence has been increasing steadily over the past few years, and that it now constitutes a significant public health problem in this country. Screening by school nurses is crucial because of the contagious nature of tinea capitis, and because early recognition and treatment are essential both to slowing the spread of infection and to preventing reinfection." Dr. Mercurio, along with several other health care professionals, recently participated in a roundtable discussion on what school nurses need to know about identifying and managing fungal infections of the scalp. The discussion will be published as a special educational supplement to the October issue of "Journal of School Nursing."

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