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Monday, November 2, 2009

Buni-Ringworm

 What is ringworm(buni)?
The ringworm is a skin disease as Tinea versicolor(an-an) is caused by a fungal infection. It can be found in different parts of the body from head to foot.  On foot, it may call special - Athlete's foot. In medical terminology, ringworm in general is called Dermatophytosis. The ringworm is common in the elderly.



What are the signs and symptoms of ringworm?
Circular patches of skin (round skin patches), red more vivid colors around, partly lift the skin: this is the typical form of ringworm. It can also be itchy, scratch and delicious, especially in the groin, where it is called jock itch.



What is the remedy or cure for ringworm?
As Tinea versicolor (an-an), the ringworm medication fungal cream. The drug can be bought that "Over the Counter" or petition requiring a doctor's prescription. Apply the cream to the affected area of the skin, but still better to be guided by your treatment dermatologist.


How to avoid to have ringworm?
Keep clean the body, always wash your hands, and change the towels, sheets, and bed cloth regularly to prevent herpes and other skin diseases caused by fungi. Avoid also borrowing  of clothes, and avoid hold the dog's fur looks baldness; this may be due also to fungi.

ringworm Video
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1 comment:

Carol Givens said...

 Thank you for giving the information. Ringworm as it name suggests is not affected due to any worms or parasites but it is a fungal infection which is contagious and spread from human to human and animals to human which is known as zoonotic disease.
Ringworm Infection

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