The characteristic symptoms of ringworm include itching and peeling of the skin and the appearance of characteristic lesions in the region, depending on the type of ringworm that the person has.
When ringworm is on the nail, also known as onychomycosis, variations in the structure and color of the nail and swelling of the surrounding region can be seen.
Symptoms of ringworm on the skin
The characteristic signs and symptoms of ringworm on the skin are:
- Severe itching; redness or darkening of the area; appearance of spots on the skin.
Skin ringworm is usually caused by the proliferation of fungi, which can be treated with the use of antifungal creams or ointments, which should be recommended by the doctor. Find out how skin ringworm treatment is done.
Foot ringworm symptoms
The characteristic signs and symptoms of ringworm in the foot are:
- Itchy feet; Emergence of liquid-filled blisters; Scaling of the affected region; Change in the color of the affected region, which may become whitish.
The treatment of ringworm on the foot, popularly called athlete's foot, can be done with the use of creams or ointments such as clotrimazole or ketoconazole, for example, which should be used in accordance with medical advice. Find out which remedies are indicated for athlete's foot.
Symptoms of ringworm on the nail
The main symptoms of ringworm of the nail are:
- Variations in the thickness or texture of the nail, leaving it fragile and brittle; Nail detachment; Nail color change to yellowish, gray or whitish; Pain in the affected nail; Region around the finger inflamed, reddened, swollen and painful.
Nail ringworm or onychomycosis is a fungal disease that affects the nails, being the ringworm more difficult to be treated. Generally, antifungal enamels or systemic oral medication, such as terbinafine, itraconazole or fluconazole, are used. Treatment is usually time-consuming and healing is achieved at around 6 months for fingernails and 9 months for toenails, when it is followed correctly.
