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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
Initial diagnosis of ringworm (tinea) is done through the following tests:
- Medical history of symptoms - the doctor will ask a series of questions about your symptoms (especially the duration and severity), your family medical history (if anyone else has similar symptoms), onset of symptoms and location of symptoms
- Physical examination - the doctor will examine various parts of the body (including the legs, feet and hand)s for signs of the infection and also perform a general checkup of lungs and heart (blood pressure), if needed
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If further testing is required to confirm diagnosis, the following tests can be requested:
- Skin exam - sometimes a little bit of the infected skin is scraped off by the doctor, in order to be examined under a microscope by a lab technician for a definite diagnosis
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< 7: when to see a doctor 9: conventional treatment > 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.
