RING WORM

It is a fungal infection  on the surface of the skin or scalp .

The medical term for ring worm tinea .The skin disease is further named for the site of the body where the infection occurs .

Some types of ring worm infection include .

Tinea beard-on the beard .

Tinea corporis - on the body .

Tinea pedis - infection of feet .

Tinea capitis - on the scalp .

Tinea craris - grain area .

Tinea facie - on the face .

The ring worm causes  a scally ,crusted rash that may appear as round , ring -likered patches on the skin .

The other symptoms and signs of ring worm include patches of hair loss or scaling on the scalp , itching and blister -like lesions .

Ring worm is contagious and can be passed through directly contact from person to person or by sharing combs , brushes , clothing and other personal care items .

Ring worm can be successfully treated with  antifungal medication used either topically or orally .

PREVENTION

The skin and feet has to be cleand  dry .

The clothing ,tovels , hair brushes , combs , headgear or other personal care items should not be shared .

Sandals or shoes are be used at gams , lockers and pools .

Touching of pets with bald spots can be avoided .