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Ringworm: causes, symptoms and treatment options - expert advice for fungal skin damage
Learn how to prevent and treat fungal skin infections. Ringworm can be treated well with ointment. Read more at “gesund.bund”.
Ringworm: causes, symptoms and treatment options - expert advice for fungal skin damage
A remarkable trend has emerged in the municipality of Wiesbaden - the increasing number of fungal skin infections, especially ringworm. This fungal infection is caused by a filamentous fungus that thrives in warm and moist environments. Swimming pools and locker rooms are known hotspots for the transmission of this unpleasant skin disease.
The typical symptoms of ringworm are circular red spots that are one to five centimeters in size and become paler towards the inside. The edge of the spots is often thickened and scaly, accompanied by an itchy rash. These can spread to different parts of the body such as the stomach, back, arms, legs and face.
An effective treatment option for ringworm is to use an ointment with active ingredients such as terbinafine, which is effective against filamentous fungi. A doctor can quickly make the diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate medication. It is important to treat the affected skin and a two centimeter area around the spots and continue treatment for a week even after symptoms disappear.
To prevent the spread of the skin fungus, sick people, especially those who play contact sports without body coverings, should not exercise with others for a week. It is recommended to keep the affected skin dry to aid healing.
The increasing prevalence of fungal skin infections, particularly ringworm, highlights the importance of hygiene and precautions in public environments. By providing information about the causes and treatment options, those affected can be encouraged to seek medical help in a timely manner and to fight the infection effectively.