Ringworm of the Skin - What Happens
Ringworm of the skin can start as a small patch of itchy, red, or scaling skin. The rash can spread and cover a large area.
Clothing that rubs the skin can irritate the rash. Sweat, heat, or moisture in the air (humidity) can make the itching and infection worse.
As the infection becomes worse, the
ring-shaped pattern
and red-brown color may become
more visible. If not treated, the skin can become irritated and painful. Skin
blisters and cracks can become infected with bacteria and require
antibiotics.
Ringworm can also spread to other parts of the body, including the feet, nails, scalp, or beard.
After treatment, the rash will go away. But ringworm can return unless you follow steps to prevent it. The tendency to get fungal skin infections or to have them return after treatment seems to run in families.
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
