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My son has a problem with recurrent ringworm. Now it seems that his ringworm happens about the same time I have a yeast infection. Are they related?
No your ring worm and the yeast are not related. A yeast is a different class of organisms than fungi. Although the yeasts do produce psuedohyphae they don't have true hyphae which fungi are composed of. Dermatophytes (the type of fungi that cause ringworm) cannot grow on mucous membranes and not in the vagina. So, it is a coincidence but the treatment is similar. Your child can get the ringworm from many places, soil, dogs, other kids. It is very treatable with a topical antifungal (perscription strength not over the counter). The yeast I'm sure you know how to get rid of , use those vaginal creams and over the counter works well. Yes don't let him scratch the ringworm. It will spread the fungus. Best to catch them as early as possible.
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mkh9
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mkh9
Ringworm is highly contagious. If your skin comes in contact with the fungi anywhere, parts of your hide may begin to display the telltale circular design. Bathrooms, gym lockers, theater seats, combs, pets and unwashed clothing have all served as launching pads for a nasty bout with ringworm.
There are times when over-the-counter antifungals aren't appropriate or strong enough to stop a bad case of ringworm. That's when you need to see a dermatologist, who is armed with an arsenal of high-strength topical and oral medications. According to Loretta S. Davis, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, you should seek medical treatment if any of the following occur.
- The ringworm persists or grows even after you have treated your condition for two full weeks with an over-the-counter antifungal medication.
- It is on your scalp, face or beard.
- You see signs of infection on a baby.
- There are several lesions scattered across the body.
- The ringworm invades the toenails.
Establish a safety zone. "With antifungal creams, it is important to treat both the affected area and the area immediately around it," according to Elizabeth Whitmore, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University Outpatient Center in Baltimore. "Spread the cream on the area outside the ring, and work your way in toward the center. On a nickel-size patch, try to cover a half-dollar-size area."
Bathe daily. You can't wash away ringworm, but a daily bath or shower may hinder its spread and provide some itch relief. "No astringent, gritty or germ-fighting soaps are needed," says Dr. Bark. Just use a plain gentle soap to keep the area clean. Avoid harsh scrubbing; it will only aggravate the lesion."
Use a medicated shampoo. Dr. Lesher recommends trying medicated shampoos such as Selsun blue, Denorex or Head & Shoulders for ringworm of the scalp. "It won't cure ringworm, but it will limit its spread, prevent it from looking too scaly and provide itch relief. Don't scrub: Let the shampoo lather well and sit on the scalp for four to five minutes, then rinse."
Blow-dry the cozy crevices. Ringworm fungi thrive in moisture. "They love to make themselves cozy in the warm, moist areas on the body, especially between toes and in the groin area," says Loretta S. Davis, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia. "After bathing, thoroughly pat the affected area dry. Then sprinkle on some absorbent powder. (Don't use cornstarch; fungi will use it as food.) You'll also see improvement if you air out problem areas with an electric hair dryer set on cool."
Rotate your shoes. Since shoes often harbor fungi, you need to be careful how you handle them, advises Dr. Davis. "In fact, your medication may not do any good if you step into the same fungus-infested shoes each day," she says. She recommends that you never wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. "Give them a chance to air out," she says.
Put on socks before undies. "This will prevent your underwear from coming in contact with fungus-infected feet," says Dr. Davis. "When you pull up your underwear, you won't spread the fungi to your leg, groin or belly."
Wear loose-fitting clothing. "A good way to keep the ringworm area dry is to wear shorts or loose clothing. Tight clothing also generates far too much heat," says Paul Honig, M.D., director of pediatric dermatology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "Cotton fibers are a good choice, because they breathe to keep the area exposed to air and free from perspiration. Change your clothing and bedding daily, so fungi don't have a place to breed."
Machine-wash clothes and linens. "Regular washing in hot water with chlorine bleach as well as detergent is the best way to kill fungi on underwear and linens," says Dr. Whitmore. Washing with detergent alone isn't usually enough. Combs and hats should also be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
Go light on the hydrocortisones. You don't want to scratch an itchy ringworm infection. On the other hand, anti-itch hydrocortisone creams alone will only encourage the fungi to grow. "However, a little hydrocortisone applied simultaneously with an antifungal for the first one to two days will diminish severe itching," says Dr. Lesher "On the third day, continue with the antifungal only."
Take your pet to the vet. Kids love to cuddle dogs and cats. Unfortunately, pets make great homes for ringworm fungi, according to Dr. Whitmore. If you suspect your child's ringworm is coming from a pet, take the animal to a veterinarian for a thorough exam and professional treatment.
Disinfect the trouble spots. Ringworm fungi love to collect in tubs, on bathroom floors and in hampers and dresser drawers. Dr. Whitmore recommends that you destroy these breeding grounds by regularly cleaning them with chlorine bleach.
Hope that helps! Good Luck!
There are times when over-the-counter antifungals aren't appropriate or strong enough to stop a bad case of ringworm. That's when you need to see a dermatologist, who is armed with an arsenal of high-strength topical and oral medications. According to Loretta S. Davis, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, you should seek medical treatment if any of the following occur.
- The ringworm persists or grows even after you have treated your condition for two full weeks with an over-the-counter antifungal medication.
- It is on your scalp, face or beard.
- You see signs of infection on a baby.
- There are several lesions scattered across the body.
- The ringworm invades the toenails.
Establish a safety zone. "With antifungal creams, it is important to treat both the affected area and the area immediately around it," according to Elizabeth Whitmore, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University Outpatient Center in Baltimore. "Spread the cream on the area outside the ring, and work your way in toward the center. On a nickel-size patch, try to cover a half-dollar-size area."
Bathe daily. You can't wash away ringworm, but a daily bath or shower may hinder its spread and provide some itch relief. "No astringent, gritty or germ-fighting soaps are needed," says Dr. Bark. Just use a plain gentle soap to keep the area clean. Avoid harsh scrubbing; it will only aggravate the lesion."
Use a medicated shampoo. Dr. Lesher recommends trying medicated shampoos such as Selsun blue, Denorex or Head & Shoulders for ringworm of the scalp. "It won't cure ringworm, but it will limit its spread, prevent it from looking too scaly and provide itch relief. Don't scrub: Let the shampoo lather well and sit on the scalp for four to five minutes, then rinse."
Blow-dry the cozy crevices. Ringworm fungi thrive in moisture. "They love to make themselves cozy in the warm, moist areas on the body, especially between toes and in the groin area," says Loretta S. Davis, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia. "After bathing, thoroughly pat the affected area dry. Then sprinkle on some absorbent powder. (Don't use cornstarch; fungi will use it as food.) You'll also see improvement if you air out problem areas with an electric hair dryer set on cool."
Rotate your shoes. Since shoes often harbor fungi, you need to be careful how you handle them, advises Dr. Davis. "In fact, your medication may not do any good if you step into the same fungus-infested shoes each day," she says. She recommends that you never wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. "Give them a chance to air out," she says.
Put on socks before undies. "This will prevent your underwear from coming in contact with fungus-infected feet," says Dr. Davis. "When you pull up your underwear, you won't spread the fungi to your leg, groin or belly."
Wear loose-fitting clothing. "A good way to keep the ringworm area dry is to wear shorts or loose clothing. Tight clothing also generates far too much heat," says Paul Honig, M.D., director of pediatric dermatology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "Cotton fibers are a good choice, because they breathe to keep the area exposed to air and free from perspiration. Change your clothing and bedding daily, so fungi don't have a place to breed."
Machine-wash clothes and linens. "Regular washing in hot water with chlorine bleach as well as detergent is the best way to kill fungi on underwear and linens," says Dr. Whitmore. Washing with detergent alone isn't usually enough. Combs and hats should also be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
Go light on the hydrocortisones. You don't want to scratch an itchy ringworm infection. On the other hand, anti-itch hydrocortisone creams alone will only encourage the fungi to grow. "However, a little hydrocortisone applied simultaneously with an antifungal for the first one to two days will diminish severe itching," says Dr. Lesher "On the third day, continue with the antifungal only."
Take your pet to the vet. Kids love to cuddle dogs and cats. Unfortunately, pets make great homes for ringworm fungi, according to Dr. Whitmore. If you suspect your child's ringworm is coming from a pet, take the animal to a veterinarian for a thorough exam and professional treatment.
Disinfect the trouble spots. Ringworm fungi love to collect in tubs, on bathroom floors and in hampers and dresser drawers. Dr. Whitmore recommends that you destroy these breeding grounds by regularly cleaning them with chlorine bleach.
Hope that helps! Good Luck!
When I was a young boy, I had a ringworm under the skin on my back neck. With a hand-held mirror, I could see the ringworm move. I had three radiation treatments with a X-ray device that killed the ringworm.
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Both ringworm and yeast infection are fungus. in fact one of the very best treatments for ringworm is monostat mixed with hibiclense I am not a medical pro, but I did rescue 3 infested kittens 4 years ago and my hairless dogs got ringworm. from that i learned the ringworm spores can live many months. I bought a woods lamp, only to discover all ringworms do not florese. dry skin does florese. grr a waste of good money. i bought a gallon of chlorhexidine 1% for horses and cleaned my floors with it. it discolored my livingroom carpet slightly so i wouldnt use it again on carpet. My house was cleaned top to bottom, my dogs bedding got washed with chlorhexidine. in all i spent 1400 dollars on stuff to fight this off. end result was not one newly discovered ringworm. one of my dogs with hair got nodule type fungus (i think when ringworm gets in the hair it causes sorta a super infection which it very nasty) which has left her a scar that can still be seen today. thru studying i have learned that cats can carry ringworm to you on their hair even if they do not have symptoms. I hope my experience helps you sweetie.
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