Ringworm, a common fungus that can be treated

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that is familiar to most people. But in fact, this word is divided into 2 diseases: ringworm and tinea.

Dermatophytosis

Ringworm is a superficial fungal infection of the outer layer of the skin. It has a characteristic that the rash will be in a circle, with clear borders, raised, red, and flaky. The rash will gradually spread and be itchy. The ringworm germs are divided according to the source of origin into 3 main ways: from animals, from soil, and from person to person. In addition to being transmitted on the skin, it can also be found to infect the scalp and nails.

Treatment In case of skin infection, you can use antifungal cream together with antifungal shampoo to wash the infected area. In case of widespread infection, you may need to take antifungal medication as well.

Pityriasis versicolor

Tinea versicolor is another common superficial fungal infection. Tinea versicolor is normally found on the skin of people in general. It is found in areas with many sebaceous glands, such as the face, chest, back, and scalp. Normally, tinea versicolor does not cause disease. However, when there are triggering factors, such as hot and humid weather, excessive sweating, or low immunity, the tinea versicolor will multiply rapidly, causing disease, which is tinea versicolor. The rash is characterized by small, round, or oval rashes with fine scales, and may expand together into a large rash. Tinea versicolor can be many colors, such as brown, white, or pinkish-red. Diagnosis is based primarily on history and examination of the rash. Scraping the culture for further examination will help confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment focuses on the use of external โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที medications, such as selenium sulfide shampoo, ketoconazole, etc., along with antifungal medications. However, triggers such as sweat and heat must be avoided.

Prevention for Tinea Versicolor

Try to avoid moisture in hidden areas of the body, such as armpits, groin, under the breasts, and between fingers and toes.

Try to avoid close contact and sharing things with people who have ringworm, and avoid contact with pets that are infected with the fungus.

Keep your body clean every day. After bathing, dry your body thoroughly.

Avoid staying in hot and humid places for long periods of time.