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Ringworm Is Very Contagious

nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
edited September 2010 in General Discussion

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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    EWWWWwwwwww!!!
  • evileye fleagalevileye fleagal Member Posts: 4,238 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    step on that kitten an be done.
  • GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932
    edited November -1
    ....and easily treated.
  • moonshinemoonshine Member Posts: 8,471
    edited November -1
  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    Bry had one on his head, and I managed to catch it from him.
  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886
    edited November -1
    No sex for you. Must protect Dawnie.
  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    You got that right. I should have washed my hands before I went to the bathroom.
  • bigcitybillbigcitybill Member Posts: 4,913 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by cartod
    ....and easily treated.
    Maybe readily treated but, if they're still prescribing ointment that requires 100% coverage and can't be washed off for a day and a half, I wouldn't call it easy.
  • GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bigcitybill
    quote:Originally posted by cartod
    ....and easily treated.
    Maybe readily treated but, if they're still prescribing ointment that requires 100% coverage and can't be washed off for a day and a half, I wouldn't call it easy.
    Than you havent had Herpashyphalitis!
  • CaptFunCaptFun Member Posts: 16,678 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
  • ripley16ripley16 Member Posts: 4,834
    edited November -1
    My kid wrestled through middle and high school. Not a year went by that at least one kid didn't get ringworm. It is so common they are examined before each match for signs. Yuk![V] Worms and head lice were commonly transmitted. If I had it to do again, I'd suggest he play on the golf or tennis team.
  • jltrentjltrent Member Posts: 9,344 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have had it a couple of times where I got it working in a correctional facility. I tried several things and nothing worked but prescription medicine from the doctor.
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ring worm is a fungus, not unlike jock itch or athletes foot, in fact you use the same ointments for it...
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Clotrimazole ointment. Over the counter. Works on other fungus problems too- like jock itch, athlete's foot, etc.
  • Simple ManSimple Man Member Posts: 3,252
    edited November -1
    Is it true, you can get ring worm from cat crap.
  • fordsixfordsix Member Posts: 8,554 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    a bath more that once every two months ought to stop that[:0]
  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427
    edited November -1
    EEEEK! there is a Fungus Among us.....


    healing-gel-ringworm-pack-new.jpg
  • yellowjacket7375yellowjacket7375 Member Posts: 708 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Come on you bunch of sissy's. I couldn't keep from posting, mix equal parts clorox and water dab on affected area several times a day. It will kill it. Or if it is in an area that is not visible, you can use strong iodine on it, but be careful it will kill (peel off surrounding skin too)any area it is in contact with.[;)]
  • AlpineAlpine Member Posts: 15,092 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just watch "Monsters Inside Me" and it will make a believer out of you.

    Wash, wash, and then re-wash.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    Thank you for your kind words of advice. I have been treating it, and it is about gone now.
  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by nunn
    Thank you for your kind words of advice. I have been treating it, and it is about gone now.


    Good to hear David.

    Girls at the vet's office get it from the critters that come in and out of the office.

    They use bleach to treat it.
  • Blade SlingerBlade Slinger Member Posts: 5,891
    edited November -1
    This problem and the urgent news about bed bugs and how easy it is to bring them into your home. Having traveled quite a bit before retireing. I always worried some about hotels and their bedding, now I hear; suitcases, backpacks,(school kids bags) lockers at gym, coat rooms in resturants, taxi cabs,new clothing purchased that had been sold and returned to store for resale etc.
    Quite scary to say the least.
    Ringworm had to me been a joke brought up when pants wearin' backwards, underpants showin people that have sock hats puled over their ears in warm weather. I am well informed now, thanks going to check my hats[;)]
  • moonshinemoonshine Member Posts: 8,471
    edited November -1
    quote:
    You got that right. I should have washed my hands before I went to the bathroom.


    That brings up visions I don't need.
  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:They use bleach to treat it.

    I ain't putting bleach where I had this one.
  • yellowjacket7375yellowjacket7375 Member Posts: 708 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Freemind-Clorox=Bleach Nunn- A tough oh law enforcement officer like yourself should be tough enough to put bleach/clorox-water mix on just about any external body part[:)]
  • beantownshootahbeantownshootah Member Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Trust me on this one.

    The absolute BEST over the counter medical topical therapy for ringworm is LAMISIL, which contains terbinafine hydrochloride.

    This agent actually KILLS the fungus that causes the infection.

    Most of the other OTC medicines are azole-containing compounds that only stop fungal growth. Yes, the fungi will eventually die after a prolonged treatment (generally 2 weeks), but the terbinafine kills them much quicker.

    In theory you can kill the infection with only one application, though in practice you should probably go for the full 1 week treatment.

    Also, one other KEY thing in treating skin fungal infections. The fungus loves MOISTURE, and, in fact, won't do well without it. That's why these infections are most often in folds of the skin that retain moisture (groin, between toes, under breasts, etc). Whatever body part is affected, make sure you dry it off after bathing, and ensure that it stays dry.

    EDIT: Generic equivalent is OK too. You can save a few bucks and get yourself a larger tube buying the Walmart equivalent.
  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427
    edited November -1
    BR here...

    WOrking with cats and dogs, I have seen my share of ringworm, had it too, many many times...LOL

    VEry very easy to clear up, and its not as contagious as what is thought...I have had it, classic didnt get it, nor did my cats get it...they smelled my clothes, touched my hair/face etc..never got it...

    Its really no biggie...apply antifungal cream, wash and go on with life...there are worse things..
  • soopsoop Member Posts: 4,633
    edited November -1
    I used to get ti when I worked on the farm.Nevr had much luck with the meds the docs gave me.I found that exposing the area to sunlight took care of it.
  • anatomically correctanatomically correct Member Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ahh good ol' tinea corporus. Lamisil will do the trick just fine.

    tinea pruris -jock itch
    tinea corporus -ringworm
    tinea pedus -athlete's foot
    tinea manum -fungus infection of the hands
    tinea caput- ringworm of the scalp
  • bigtirebigtire Member Posts: 24,800
    edited November -1
    Why did I read this thread?

    Now I'm itchy all over! [xx(]
  • VinhlongVet71VinhlongVet71 Member Posts: 4,605
    edited November -1
    So is aids,,, don't swap spit with that cat
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