Ring worm - Tinea Cruris & Tinea Corporis

Question 1

What should you avoid doing to infected areas?

Answer 1

Scratching, as it can spread the infection.

Question 2

Are children with a fungal infection allowed in school?

Answer 2

Yes, as long as proper hygiene is maintained

Question 3

What is a common topical antifungal cream options?

Answer 3

clotrimazole cream for
4 WEEKS
twice daily

Question 4

What can be used to reduce significant inflammation?

Answer 4

hydrocortisone 1% cream applied once daily for a maximum of 7 days.

Question 5

Risk factors for developing fungal infection of the body and groin

Answer 5

• Hot, humid climates or
  working in high-temperature environments
• Wearing tight-fitting clothing.
• Obesity
• Hyperhidrosis
• Immunocompromised states

Question 6

How to stop ringworm spreading

Answer 6

wash towels and bedsheets regularly
keep your skin clean and wash your hands after touching animals or soil

regularly check your skin if you have been in contact with an infected person or animal

take your pet to the vet if they might have ringworm – for example, if they have patches of missing fur

do not share towels, combs or bedsheets with someone who has ringworm

do not scratch a ringworm rash because this could spread it to other parts of your body

Question 7

Advise on self-care management strategies…

Answer 7

Wear **loose-fitting, cotton clothes **
washing affected skin areas daily (to maintain hygene)
After washing dry thoroughly, especially in the skin folds.
**Avoid scratching **affected skin, as this may spread the infection to other sites.
Do not share towels, and wash them frequently, to reduce the risk of transmission.
Wash clothes and bed linen frequently to eradicate fungal spores.

Question 8

Dr lovaana göre ring worm hastasının öyküsü nasıl olacak

Answer 8

önkolda rash
erkek çünkü karım hamile diyecek

Question 9

lyme ile ring worm farkı

Answer 9

ringworm - center clear, ring like redness,itchy,scaly, dry

lyme- rig like shape but there is a dot at the center like a target

Question 10

Does it contagious my wife is preganant

Answer 10

Unfortunately, you may** pass it to** your wife

Question 11

Does it cause any problem with regards to pragnancy

Answer 11

no, Highly unlikely

Question 12

can I go to work

Answer 12

yes you can but
please cover the area