Friend has ringworm! Help?
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Ringworm is contagious- usually you get it from direct contact (you would have had to touch her skin where the ringworm is), but sometimes from sharing clothing.  The only symptom is the rash itself- if you notice it on your body, start treating it right away- don't worry, it will go away!!!
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The clinical name for sthletes foot is "ringworm of the feet"\n\n"Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus that thrives in warm, moist conditions and the closed shoes present a good 'incubator' for these organisms, That's why athlete's foot is quite uncommon in primitive cultures where shoes are not worn.\n\nWhenever you take off or put on your socks, it's a good practice to rub a sock up and down your toe webs, That keeps the areas between your toes dry, which is essential in preventing and treating athlete's foot.\n\nBaking soda is a cheaper alternative to expensive foot powders, yet it does essentially the same thing. Either sprinkle it on dry or make a paste by moistening one tablespoon of baking soda with lukewarm water.  Rub the mixture on your feet and between your toes. After about 15 minutes, rinse it off and dry thoroughly.\n\nUse your hair dryer on your feet to dry them more effectively than you can with a towel.  And blowing air from your hair dryer into your shoes is a good way to dry them out after you wear them.\n\nRubbing or spraying antiperspirant on your feet can keep them from sweating, You can use the same brand you use on your underarms. As long as it contains aluminum chlorohydrate, the active drying ingredient, it will work.\n\nDisinfect your shoes, Lysol and other household disinfectants can kill off any living fungus spores. After you take off your shoes, rub the insides with a cloth or paper towel that has a dab of disinfectant. (Then use that hair dryer to dry out the insides of the shoes).\n\nDon't use creams. Antifungal creams have the right ingredients but the wrong way of presenting them. "The problem with creams is that they help trap moisture, especially between toes. Solutions are much better than creams.  While solutions are more effective for remedying, creams can be used to help prevent athlete's foot.\n\nRemove dead skin. When your condition starts to improve, remove any dead skin. Dead skin houses fungus that can reinfect you. To remove it, use a bristled scrub brush on the entire foot and a baby bottle "nipple brush" on toe webs. And brush in the shower, so the dead skin goes down the drain without touching other parts of your body.\n\nI hope this information helps you...  Good luck!!
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Please, don't put her health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect her mind and body. She must consult her doctor or a dermatologist. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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this sounds like it could be whats called a ring worm , no it is not actually a worm ! its is a type of fungus however that is highly contagiouse ,you sould take your baby to the doctor because this well only grow bigger and if the area is in the scalp your child will require a special shampoo , if the spot is on some other area of the body you can purchase antifungal shaves that well help to heal the area , but it is safest to check with you doctor to first be sure that it is ring worm , and second to know if its safe to use an over the counter med . on your baby .   these are very common among children ! if you child is in day care its very posiable that this is where this could have came from , also you can contract them from your pets , and in rare cases dirt.  i hope i helped you and your little one !
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Please don't try home remedies. My friends went to the doctor, was prescribed a cream, and it cleared her arm up in a couple of days. To get rid of ringworm permanently, please seek professional medical advice
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The medicine of choice is a topical antifungal.  Many topical antifungals are available without a prescription. Brand names include Micatin, Tinactin, Monistat-Derm, Lotrimin, and Lamisil.\n\nYou may need to take antifungal pills if ringworm does not clear after you have tried different topical antifungals or if the infection is widespread.  If so, you need to see a doctor to get a prescription for them.
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Get some lavender oil from your herbal/health food store.  It will stop the itching and it will heal it also.  It is not expensive plus it smells good.  If it looks infected, has red streaks coming from it soak it echinacea tea.  It is a blood purifier and will prevent blood poisoning. You didn't say what part of the body she got bit.  If she has lumps in the armpits or groin that could be an indication of blood poisoning.  If so, get her to a doctor quick.
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Take him/her to the doctor and get some treatment.  After that wait it out. (While admistering the medication of course) Do what the Doc says.
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Dear, tell him that it is very important that he keep up his personal hygiene, otherwise illnesses could occur that could have been prevented. Show him a website of parasites under a microscope that collect on the skin over a period of 1 day to a week. I guarantee you that this will gross him out and he will WANT to shower..........LOL ..........Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ringworm probably.  It's really common in children, especially that take baths.  It wont be too serious unless you don't get it treated.  Call a doctor and get an appointment to get a diagnosis and he/she will get an RX for you.
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Tell her that it is extremely dangerous to her/his health. If you dont want to be around him, tell him/her that. If they are a truly good friend, they would value your friendship. Get some facts and pictures if you can and show them to her/him.
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Ummm...I had to tell my friend that he has really bad B.O.\n\nWell I didn't really tell him. I just bought him a gift set with deodorant an cologne in it for Christmas! He liked it! He didn't stink anymore for a while. It's coming back now though. Oh well, Christmas is just around the corner!
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Are you referring to worms, go to the chemist for a good dose of medicine.\n\nEat garlic, vinegars, and chilly.
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fungis...he should go to a dr...it could be bad!
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From an in depth ringworm information site, (link listed below in sources):\n\n"The fungus that causes ringworm is spread from one person to another. Sometimes this happens through direct contact. An infected person may touch someone who does not have the disease and directly transfer the fungus to the second person.\n\nAt other times, the fungus is transferred indirectly. For example, people with ringworm may leave the fungus on towels, hairbrushes, or other objects. A second person may then pick up the fungus while handling these objects.\n\nCertain conditions increase the risk of spreading the fungi (more than one fungus) that cause ringworm. These include dampness, humidity, and dirty, crowded living conditions."\n\nThe other thing to keep in mind is that if you have any infected friends, family or animals, they may have transmitted it to you as simply as you touching or petting them on or near the infected area and then you running your hands through your hair!
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Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete's foot), or the nails.\n\nPeople can get Ringworm from: 1) direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet, 2) indirect contact with an object or surface that an infected person or pet has touched, or 3) rarely, by contact with soil. \nRingworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine. \nTo prevent Ringworm, 1) make sure all infected persons and pets get appropriate treatment, 2) avoid contact with infected persons and pets, 3) do not share personal items, and 4) keep common-use areas clean. \n \n\n What is Ringworm?\n\nRingworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the characteristic red ring that can appear on an infected person's skin. Ringworm is also called Tinea.\n\n \n\nWhat is the infectious agent that causes Ringworm?\n\nRingworm is caused by several different fungus organisms that all belong to a group called "Dermatophytes." Different Dermatophytes affect different parts of the body and cause the various types of Ringworm:\n\nRingworm of the scalp \nRingworm of the body \nRingworm of the foot (athlete's foot) \nRingworm of the nails \n \n\nWhere is Ringworm found?\n\nRingworm is widespread around the world and in the United States. The fungus that causes scalp Ringworm lives in humans and animals. The fungus that causes Ringworm of the body lives in humans, animals, and soil. The fungi that cause Ringworm of the foot and Ringworm of the nails live only in humans.\n\n \n\nHow do people get Ringworm?\n\nRingworm is spread by either direct or indirect contact. People can get Ringworm by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet. People can also get Ringworm indirectly by contact with objects or surfaces that an infected person or pet has touched, such as hats, combs, brushes, bed linens, stuffed animals, telephones, gym mats, and shower stalls. In rare cases Ringworm can be spread by contact with soil.\n\n \n\nWhat are the signs and symptoms of Ringworm?\n\nRingworm of the scalp usually begins as a small pimple that becomes larger, leaving scaly patches of temporary baldness. Infected hairs become brittle and break off easily. Yellowish crusty areas sometimes develop.\n\nRingworm of the body shows up as a flat, round patch anywhere on the skin except for the scalp and feet. The groin is a common area of infection (groin Ringworm). As the rash gradually expands, its center clears to produce a ring. More than one patch might appear, and the patches can overlap. The area is sometimes itchy.\n\nRingworm of the foot is also called athlete's foot. It appears as a scaling or cracking of the skin, especially between the toes.\n\nRingworm of the nails causes the affected nails to become thicker, discolored, and brittle, or to become chalky and disintegrate.\n\n \n\nHow soon after exposure do symptoms appear?\n\nScalp Ringworm usually appears 10 to 14 days after contact, and Ringworm of the skin 4 to 10 days after contact. The time between exposure and symptoms isnot known for the other types of Ringworm.\n\n \n\nHow is Ringworm diagnosed?\n\nA health-care provider can diagnose Ringworm by examining the site of infection with special tests.\n\n \n\nWho is at risk for Ringworm?\n\nAnyone can get Ringworm. Scalp Ringworm often strikes young children; outbreaks have been recognized in schools, day-care centers, and infant nurseries. School athletes are at risk for scalp Ringworm, Ringworm of the body, and foot Ringworm; there have been outbreaks among high school wrestling teams. Children with young pets are at increased risk for Ringworm of the body.\n\n \n\nWhat is the treatment for Ringworm?\n\nRingworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine. The medicine can be in taken in tablet or liquid form by mouth or as a cream appl
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try FUNGRYX\n\nat this link. good luck. \nhttp://www.symptoms-ringworm-treatment.com/get-rid-of-ringworms.html