They say that those who put beauty before well-being are vain. When blemishes appear on the face, most people embark on several courses of treatment to remove unwanted skin blemishes. Ringworm breakouts are among the list of unwanted skin blemishes. The infection appears as red, swollen rings and can affect all parts of the body. If the infection is not treated quickly, it becomes difficult to remove it from the skin. The only way to completely remove ringworm breakouts from your skin is to practice proper sanitation and take the proper medication as prescribed.

People don’t like to take oral medications. Men, in particular, stop applying medicated creams and taking oral medications before completing the full course of treatment. This is the reason why many people experience recurrences of ringworm. The first step, to successfully eliminate ringworm infections, is to strictly follow the treatment regimen; as prescribed by a doctor.

The next step in curbing the outbreak is to understand how the infection spreads. Ringworm can affect the feet, nails, scalp, legs, and arms. Transmission can be acquired directly from the ground; Demartophyte fungi thrive in moist soil. Humans can also transmit the infection to each other through physical contact. Ringworm can also be acquired from animals. The infection itself arises due to unhygienic practices.

Sharing clothing is one of the causes of person-to-person transmission of ringworm. Sharing clothes is a kind gesture; it is best to protect other people from getting the infection. After general washing, particularly foot washing, thoroughly dry the skin with a dry towel. Towels are not to be shared in any way; this practice leads to the transmission of infection. Sharing towels is an unhealthy practice that people should stop. Towels need to be aired out and dried thoroughly after each instance of use. The fungus that causes ringworm thrives on moist towels.

Public places such as schools, hospitals, and other similar institutions must be kept spotlessly clean in an attempt to curb the person-to-person transmission of ringworm. Infected people who play physical sports such as wrestling and rugby are at serious risk of infecting others. It is polite to take a break from these sports until the outbreak subsides. The first course of treatment takes 2 weeks to complete and, if followed diligently, athletes should be able to return to play in a short time.

Herbal remedies have emerged to help infected people fight ringworm. Oregano oil helps reduce the itchiness that occurs around the infected regions of the skin. Garlic can be rubbed on the skin; instead of traditional medicinal creams. Apple cider vinegar baths are also used to clean the beginning of the infected regions.