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- What is ringworm?
- Symptoms of ringworm
- Causes of ringworm
- Prevention of ringworm
- Risk factors for ringworm
- Complications of ringworm
- When to see a doctor about ringworm
- Diagnosis of ringworm
- Conventional treatment of ringworm
- Alternative/complementary treatment of ringworm
- Living with ringworm
- Caring for someone with ringworm
Prevention of ringworm (tinea)
Ringworm (tinea) may be unpreventable in certain circumstances:
- People with lowered immunity - certain people have a much higher predisposition to catching ringworm (tinea) because they have much lowered immunity and their body is not able to fight off the fungal infection as readily as people with stronger immune system. The people that have more likelihood of a ringworm (tinea) infection are people with with diabetes mellitus and HIV/ AIDS
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There are ways to prevent ringworm from occurring:
- Don't share towels or other personal items - ringworm (tinea) is highly infectious and it is especially common in children, so it is really advisable to teach children not to share any towels or personal items as a precautionary measure, to prevent infection
- Don't walk barefoot in communal areas - the ringworm (tinea) infection athlete's foot is extremely easy to catch in warm, moist communal areas (such as swimming pools, showers, changing rooms), so always wear your shoes when walking around in any type of communal areas to prevent infection
- Stay away from infected people - if a person has a known ringworm infection, it is advisable to avoid any physical contact with them, to avoid getting infected with the fungal infection
- Strengthen the immune system - a healthy and strong immune system is necessary to help fight off the fungal infection that causes ringworm (tinea) more quickly and effectively or prevents it from occurring in the first place
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< 3: causes 5: risk factors > Last reviewed: 30 September 2007 || Last updated: 10 February 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
