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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
Complications of ringworm (tinea)
Complications of ringworm (tinea) can occur rarely in some situations, especially when the infection is severe or has been left untreated for too long.
The most common complications of ringworm (tinea) are:
- Bacterial skin infection - if the rash is very itchy and severe and is scratched too often, this can open the skin up and make it more easy for a bacterial infection to occur. A bacterial infection will make the skin more red, inflamed and there could be pus, discharge and fever. A bacterial infection is a complication that requires further treatment to prevent it from worsening (usually antibiotics to kill off the bacteria)
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- Contact dermatitis - ringworm (tinea) can cause severe inflammation of the skin which can result in contact dermatitis symptoms to occur from the constant scratching and itchiness
- Infection spreading to other areas - one of the most common complications of ringworm (tinea) is the infection spreading to other parts of the body if the infected area is touched and the hands are not washed to prevent the new infection
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< 5: risk factors 7: when to see a doctor > 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.
