Ring Worm- Where Does It Come From?

Hi B.,
Strangely enough, I had ringworm years ago in Mexico... all of us in the house got it because it is so contagious. We determined that it came from dogs. I thought I had escaped it, but discovered one on the back of my neck weeks after I had left that house! Maybe she was exposed during the fall or even summer.
The Mexican cure for ringworm is to apply iodine to the site. Another folk remedy is to apply raw garlic!
I applied antifungal cream and it worked great.
Hope that helps!
S.

B.,

If there has been any exposure to animals, cats or dogs that is one place to get it. Otherwise, in this day who really knows what kinds of germs are on things we touch in stores or even at work. I agree that if it doesn't go away to consult your doctor. It may be a good idea to still contact your doctor so they can possibly document a ring worm case for research or studies or whatever.

It is fungal and can be transmitted by just about anything. Its likes to stay warm so if she touched something, then itched her leg, it can start as easy as that. You have to be very persisitent with the cream, I bought the generic Target brand and it can take a good 4-6 weeks for it to go away. Not covering it is better...
S.

I don't think that it takes much to get ring worm. It can pass form animals to humans and from humans to objects to other humans. I got ring worm on my upper leg. I also am very clean and had not been to any new places. My Dr assured me that it is one of those things that can come from any where. I probably got my from touching a shopping cart. Your little girl could have got it at school. If it doesn't go away with anti-fungal cream you can get a stronger one from your Dr. Once I went to the Dr my went away very quickly.

ring worm comes from other children and cats , cat litter and sand its a fungal and it spreads make sure that it is not inn your childs hair as that area of hair wwill fall out and make sure that you treat it asap