Ringworm, Acne & Skin Care

Before I expose the 9 great reasons to buy ringworm remedies, let me first tell you a little about ringworm in general.

Ringworm is also commonly known as “tinea”.  Tinea is a very contagious fungal infection of the skin.

However, in total opposition to what its name suggests, ringworm is definitely not caused by a worm.

Ringworm is extremely common, but children seem to certainly be the most susceptible.  However, athletes who are generally in contact with others during sporting events such as wrestling, also are exposed to an extremely high risk of contracting the fungal infection through the very skin-to-skin contact that the sport entails.

Ringworm can easily be spread by having contact with contaminated items such as hairbrushes and other utensils that may have come in contact with affected body parts.

A word of caution and warning…

Ringworm spreads lightning fast! The infection is contagious long before there are even any symptomatic signs  of the disease.

Ringworm is also a commonly known to infect domestic animals, such as cattle and cats and dogs. Since humans usually come in close contact with farm animals, or their pets, the ringworm infection can be easily contracted through this close association as well.

Ringworm is commonly caused by 3 different specie of fungi. Dermatophytes of the genera Trichophyton and Microsporum are the most common causative agents. These fungi attack various parts of the body and lead to the following 9 conditions.

It is these 9 conditions which produce the 9 great reasons for you to consider “off the shelf”ringworm cures.

1. Tinea corporis affects the arms, legs, and trunk.
2. Tinea capitis affects the scalp.
3. Tinea cruris (jock itch) affects the groin area.
4. Tinea barbae affects facial hair.
5. Tinea faciei (face fungus) affects the face.
6. Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) affects the feet.
7. Tinea unguium affects the fingernails and toenails.
8. Tinea versicolour.
9. Tinea manuum affects the hands and palm area.

A wide range of ringworm cures and remedies are available to effectively treat any and all of the 9 conditions above!