Home Remedies for Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)

Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) is a common fungal infection on the skin and is due to a fungus but not a worm. Ringworm is communicable infection, which can be passed from person to person by contact with infected skin areas or by sharing combs and brushes, other personal care items, or clothing. It causes a scaly, crusted rash that may appear as round, red patches on the skin and later spreads to other parts of the body. It may affect the skin of the scalp, feet, groin, beard, or other areas.Ringworms

Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) Causes:
– Ringworm is caused due to the infection of Fungus, but not a worm.
– Usually, Tinea corporis is caused with an infection with “Trichophyton rubrum”fungus, which transmits from a person to another.
– Another, “Microsporum canis” fungus transmitted from dog and cat.
Who Is at Risk for Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)?
People are at r!$k for infection of ringworm are:-
-People who shares combs and brushes, other personal care items, or clothing.
-Whose immune capacity is low or who are diabetes or cancer patients.
– Who most often stay in warm, moist climates.
To be careful by ringworm infected people;
– Should keep the skin clean and dry. Not to use same shocks, underwear, clothing for long time.
– Avoiding tight clothes. Should use air-conditioning clothes for ringworm.
– Dry out well to body after bath. Should not have clothing instant after dry of body with towel.
– Avoid sharing personal items such as clothing or hairbrushes.
– Should use hot or anti-fungus soap during cloth wash.
– If you have a pet, keep its living areas clean and disinfected.