Ringworm- A Non-Crawling Fungus That Can Spread
Over The Entire Body
Author: James Zeller

It itches, makes you scratch, but it is not a worm. It is
contagious but can be controlled naturally and quickly. Kill
the the fungus with a proven natural remedy.

Tinea

A rather common ailment has gone by a very unattractive name
and one that is somewhat misleading. The scientific name for
this ailment is Tinea; however the more common name is simply
Ringworm. Tinea is Latin for 'growing worm' and may have led to
the more common English translation.

Ringworm Defined

Ringworm is a simple fungal infection that zeros in on several
key areas of your body including feet, scalp, nails and in the
general area of the groin. The hallmark of ringworm is itching,
skin redness and a patchy lesion that is clear in the center.

Transference

The fungal agent associated with ringworm is found among humans
and animals. There is also a small variety of ringworm fungus
that is found in certain soils. The transference of the fungus
from carrier to host generally takes place through direct
contact with either the infected animal or individual.
Transference can also happen, to a lesser degree, from touching
surfaces that the infected person has been in contact with.

Incubation

Scalp ringworm is generally noticed 10-14 days after contact
with an infected animal or human while skin ringworm can appear
4-10 days following direct contact.

Prevention

One of the most effective ways to reduce conditions conducive
to the spread of ringworm fungus is to keep areas that find
common use clean. In the home this would be places like the
dining room, living room and bathroom. In school this would be
lockers, gyms and gymnastic mats.

Avoid sharing personal items like towels, hairbrushes, hats,
and clothing items. If you are involved in school sports
consider wearing flip flops when taking a shower or using the
pool. You might also make a habit of washing sport uniforms on
a regular basis.

When petting animals it is always a good idea to wash your
hands or use antibacterial hand gel until hands can be washed.

Learning about how ringworm is spread is a perfect preventative
measure because the more you know about how it is spread the
less likely you will be to put you or your family at risk.
Knowledge is a key preventative step in reducing the incidence
of ringworm.

Other Common Names

There have been numerous names given to various aspects of
ringworm that many may find surprising; athlete's foot and jock
itch are two such examples. These infections are the result of a
classification of fungi known as dermatophytes that gravitate
toward dead skin tissues, nails and hair.

Nature's Assistance

While the purpose of this article is not to diagnose the
existence of ringworm or how to treat it from a medical
standpoint, we can recommend two natural products that act as a
natural anti-fungal agent. The mineral colloidal silver has been
shown to kill more than 600 diseases and may be effective in
treating ringworm. Another natural product that has show
promise in reducing the effects of ringworm is tea tree oil.


About The Author: James Zeller writes for numerous alternative
health websites and blogs. http://www.n-ergetics.com Unbiased
evaluation of health and diet supplements are included in most
of his articles. Natural products are always best for the body
and usually chosen as a last resort.