Ringworm

The primary approach for treating ringworm is daily topical application of antifungal agents in a carrier oil for three to four days. Ringworm presents as a small, red, circular rash that is scaly and itchy. Ringworm is a fungal skin infec…

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The primary approach for treating ringworm is daily topical application of antifungal agents in a carrier oil for three to four days. Ringworm presents as a small, red, circular rash that is scaly and itchy. Ringworm is a fungal skin infection and is not caused by a worm. Approximately 40 different fungal species are capable of causing ringworm. Men tend to develop ringworm in the groin area, while children most commonly get it on the scalp.