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April 14, 2008, 2:33 pm
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I noticed a blotch on my arm a few days ago and didn't give it much attention until it started expanding, that when I realized it was ring worms. I went to the doctor who prescibed Nizoral for me, it working great so far, I have only been using it a few days and it's almost gone.

I have had a ringworm before and was prescribed the same medication, pretty common. Here are some ways to prevent ringworms.

Because fungi prefer warm, moist environments, preventing ringworm involves keeping skin dry and avoiding contact with infectious material. Basic prevention measures include:

Wash hands after handling animals, soil, and plants

Avoid touching characteristic lesions on other people

Wear loose-fitting clothing

Practice good hygiene when participation in sports involves physical contact with other people

http://dermatology.about.com/cs/fungalinfections/a/ringworm.htm

The biggest myth about ring worms is that they are a parasite. A ringworm is actualy a fungal infection.

ewills I never knew that was a myth myself I just always tried to prevent it and heard it was carried by animals most of the time. Thanks for clarifying!