Fungal infection can affect anyone at and at any age. Ringworm is one of the fungal infections affecting skin of various parts of the body such as hands, feet, groin and scalp.
Its symptoms may be:
Skin:
- Highly red scaly patches
- Secretion of fluid from patches
- Development of itching
- Patch seems like a ring
Head:
- Produces bald patches
Nails:
- Become thick, tacky and began to crumble
Ringworm infection tends to develop in damp and warm areas. Moreover, it is highly transmittable from person to person due to direct contact with skin and interchanging various items such as combs, towels, clothes, public showers and pool areas. Even, cats can also transmit this infection.
Therefore, you need to rush to the doctor as early as you discover any of these symptoms to get proper medication.
Via: yahoo
