Ringworm

The symptoms of this disease can be observed or seen easily as there are clearly visible rashes. Some of the most common symptoms of this disease are: -

• An appearance of ring-shaped red coloured rashes.
• Swelling in the lesions.
• Red, scaly and an inflamed skin.
• Multiplication and merging of the rashes rings.
• Blisters and rashes filled up with pus.
• Increase in the pain in lesions.
• A headache and fever. 
• Itching and burning sensation in the skin with bumps.

Generally, Ringworm is caused by a fungus named dermatophytes. These types of fungus live on the layer of the dead tissues. Fungi mostly remain in the moist and warm areas but it’s a communicable disease thus can be transmitted easily. Here are the some of the most common causes of this disease are: -

• From another person by skin to skin touch.
• By sharing of the clothes like towels.
• It can also be transmitted by pets.
• From soil, as if one is roaming barefooted in the soil.
• The locker room in swimming pool can be a risky area.

• Get a check-up as soon as observe a symptom.
• Make sure that proper hygiene is maintained.
• Wash all clothes with the hot water.
• Keep some distance from the patient until the treatment of the disease is over.
• Wash hands regularly after every hour.

• Don’t try home remedies without prescription.
• Do not scratch off the eruptions as this can lead to a severe problem.
• Do not shave on the affected areas.
• Do not share any personal item or clothes. 
• Don’t indulge in sexual intercourse until proper treatment. 

Diet is always important in each and every disease. Thus, proper attention should be given to the food menu. Here are the food items that one should consume.

• Foods rich in Vitamin A: This is very important to be consumed. Vitamin A can destroy harmful fungi as well as it can repair skin tissues. Vitamin A is found in foods like carrots, apricots, spinach, and kale.
• Garlic: It can be a great cure for this disease as adding it to the dishes can offer antifungal benefits from the chemical named Allicin. This food also thins the blood hence fastening the blood circulation.
• Foods rich in Vitamin E: This type of vitamin is a great fighter against the ringworm as this helps in the production of the skin tissues as well as it’s an immune system enhancer. This food includes almonds, grain bread, eggs, and hazelnuts.  
• Clove: Clove comes under the type of species and also act as a useful medicine in many diseases. The chemical in the clove can destroy fungi that cause ringworm.
• Citric Products: These foods can help in alkalizing body system making it hard to stay for fungi. Also, this will have a positive effect on the PH scale of the body. The food includes lemon water and apple cider vinegar.

• Sugar: Sugar is present in almost every food and sugar in any form promotes skin fungus.
• Starch: Avoid all foods rich in starch as these can be seriously harmful. The food includes rice, bread, and pasta.
• Dairy product: If any person is fighting a fungal infection, dairy products are not for him/her. Avoid eating cheese, butter, and cream.
• Fried Junk food: Junk foods are always harmful as it helps to spread fungal infection. So, avoid them completely.

Some of the other important tips are: -

• One can apply turmeric juice on the affected area.
• Apply any antifungal cream on the edges of the rashes.