One of the common questions among the general population is what does a ringworm look like? If you have never got a ringworm or skin fungus then you simply don't know about it. However it is not that difficult to spot the skin infection. Basically a ringworm starts like a red dot. It will just look like a small pimple which will vanish after a few days. But what happens is the small pimple grows quickly in a span of two days and forms a ring like shape. The area inside the ring will clear out. This thing then irritates you by continuously itching and you will realize that something bad is happening to your skin.
Let us see the how a ringworm looks like on different parts of the body
First of all let it be clear that this infection can occur on the scalp, any area on the skin, feet as well as on nails.
Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis)
When the ringworm occurs on the scalp, the hair become weak and brittle which can be easily broken. If it grows without proper medication then the hair will clear from the affected area. The place where it occurs can become swollen and red. In other instances
a rash is formed with black dots and mostly tinea capitis can be seen in children.
On the Skin (tinea corporis)
The ringworm occuring on the skin looks like a red patch having a worm like outline with the inner portion cleared. It constantly itches and feels strange when you touch it because of the moistness. In some other cases it is dry and scaly.
Feet (tinea pedis)
Usually on the feet a ringworm occurs between the toes. It will be really troublesome and is patchy with the skin on the affected area peeling off. This ringworm on the foot is known as athlete's foot.
Ringworm on nails (tinea unguium)
If you get ringworm on the nails, then those nails become brittle, yellowish and thick. This is rarely seen among the people. So the
chances of getting this are very less.
These are the different types of ringworm.Now, if you have got any of the tinea then you have to definitely start the ringworm treatment. You should take some precautions and read the 12 things to do if you have a ringworm to get rid of it.
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