Tinea Infection (Ringworm)

Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It’s usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance. No worm is involved.

Causes

Ringworm often causes a ring-shaped rash that is itchy, scaly and slightly raised. The rings usually start small and then expand outward.

Ringworm of the body is related to athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). Ringworm often spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal.

Risk factors:

You’re at higher risk of ringworm of the body if you:

Live in a warm climate
Have close contact with an infected person or animal
Share clothing, bedding or towels with someone who has a fungal infection
Participate in sports that feature skin-to-skin contact, such as wrestling
Wear tight or restrictive clothing
Have a weak immune system

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of ringworm may include:

A scaly ring-shaped area, typically on the buttocks, trunk, arms and logs
Itchiness
A clear or scaly area inside the ring, perhaps with a scattering of bumps whose color ranges from red on white skin to reddish, purplish, brown or gray on black and brown skin
Slightly raised, expanding rings
Around, flat patch of itchy skin
Overlapping rings

Treatments

Maintain body hygiene by bathing twice a day and keeping your body cool and dry.
Avoid sharing personal items with someone who is infected or if you are yourself infected.
Medicines: Homoeopathy helps reducing its symptoms like tines eruptions or patch, itching etc. Homeopathy helps in curing this infection from within.

Tinea Infection (Ringworm)