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Ringworm isn't actually a worm — it's an itchy skin infection.CDC
  • Ringworm can be contracted from contaminated soil, an animal, or a person.

  • Ringworm can be contracted from contact with a contaminated object.

  • If you play sports with a lot of skin contact, you may be more at risk.

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Ringworm is actually caused by a fungus, not a worm or parasites. Tinea corporis is characterized by an itchy ring-shaped rash that may look more clear in the center with a defined border.

Other symptoms include:

  • There are scattered bumps that may be red, purple, brown, or gray.

  • Flat round patches.

  • There are ring-shaped rash that overlap.

Ringworm's appearance is easy to identify. The rash is common and can be easily treated with over-the-counter creams.

Ringworm can be contracted in a number of ways, including risk factors and treatment options.

Ways you can contract ringworm

According to a board-certified dermatologist, the most common way to spread this disease is through direct contact with the skin. Miller says ringworm can be contracted in a number of ways.

The board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of skin care at the Cornell University says that yoga mats and other pieces of gym equipment can be contaminated because of the long-term contact with the skin.

Risk factors for ringworm

Some groups of people are more likely to get ringworm than others.

  • There are people with a compromised immune system.

  • People who live in warm climates.

  • People who participate in sports with a lot of skin-to-skin contact.

Miller says that sharing towels, clothing, or bedding with people who might have an underlying fungal infection can be a risk factor.

Treatment for ringworm

The course of treatment depends on the severity of the ringworm. Miller says that small areas of skin that has been bitten may respond well to the use of clotrimazole or terbinafine, both of which are available over the counter.

If the rash is not responding to this type of treatment, you should see a board-certified dermatologist who can confirm the diagnosis and offer prescription options, such as a prescription-strength cream. King says oral antifungal medications may be needed in more serious cases where the infection has gone deeper into the skin and affected the hair.

Insider's takeaway

Ringworm can be contracted in a number of ways, including an animal, contaminated soil, or a contaminated object. If you think you have ringworm, you can self-diagnose and treat it.

If the rash will not go away with over-the-counter treatments, you should see your doctor to determine the best course of treatment to get you feeling better.

The original article can be found on Insider.

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