About Ringworm

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that is caused by a variety of fungi. Depending on the species, these infections can be acquired from the soil, other humans or animals. The mold releases spores that infect the skin.

Since spores can live for months in the environment, person-to-person contact is not needed to spread the fungal infection. The same fungi that cause Ringworm cause Athlete's Foot, fungal nail infections and Jock Itch.

Symptoms

• Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) usually begins as a small pimple that becomes larger, leaving scaly patches of temporary baldness.
• Ringworm on the body (tinea corporis) shows up as a flat round patch any place on the skin with the exception of the scalp and feet and is itchy.
• Ringworm on the foot (tinea pedis) is sometimes called Athlete's Foot. It shows up as a scaling or cracking of the skin, between the toes and is very itchy.
• Ringworm of the nails (tinea unguium) causes the affected nails to become thicker, discolored and brittle or become chalky and disintegrate.
• Ringworm in the groin (tinea cruris) area is called Jock Itch and is very itchy.
• Ringworm of the skin (tinea versicolor) causes lightening or darkening patches of skin on the shoulders, back, neck, chest, arms, or legs.

The fungus usually appears 4 – 10 days after contact on your skin; while scalp Ringworm appears 10-14 days after contact.

Transmittal

• You can get Ringworm by touching a person who has a fungal infection.
• You can get Ringworm from your pets. Dogs and cats, as well as farm animals can be infected with Ringworm. Young kittens are notorious for spreading facial Ringworm.
• You can get Ringworm on floors of public showers or locker rooms or damp surfaces. This is the most common method of contracting Ringworm.
• You can get Ringworm from objects that an infected person has come in contact with such as hats, combs, brushes, bed linens, telephones, gym mats and shower stalls.
  

Prevention

• Complete treatments as instructed, even after symptoms disappear.
• Minimize close contact with others until treated.
• Do not share towels, shoes, clothing, hats or other personal items,
• Make sure the person or animal that was the source of the infection gets treated.
• Use a floor or bath cleaner that contains a fungus-killing agent.
• Spray your shoes with a hospital grade disinfectant to kill the odors and fungus daily.
  

Sources:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Ringworm_on_body/article_em.htm
http://health.ivillage.com/infectious/infparasite/0,,6f5r,00.html

 Treatment of Ringworm

DermaTechRx™ Research Center has worked hard developing a cure for Ringworm. Over the past 5 years, DermaTechRx™ Research Center created just the right formula for the AllStop™ brand of products for the treatment of ringworm. Visit AllStop's™ website at www.AllStop.com. Our goal was that they worked quickly, safely and they were highly effective and we're proud to say we've accomplished that goal.

The Research Center has compiled a complete Ringworm treatment regimen that requires following Steps 1-4 below, then repeating again, daily, to break the Ringworm life-cycle and prevent reinfestation. It is the only proven non-toxic way on how to get rid of Ringworm.

Ringworm Treatment Regimen

1. Apply All Stop™ Medicated Body Wash full-strength to the Ringworm area and let sit for 10 minutes. Then proceed to wash the entire body to prevent the spreading of Ringworm spores that cause ringworm sores. Rinse thoroughly and dry off. Avoid applying to any sensitive areas such as face and genitals. If you have sensitive skin, first test the Body Wash to a small test area before applying to the entire body. If you experience any skin irritation, wash off and please contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at 1-866-314-8917.

2. Apply a thin layer of All Stop™ Medicated Skin Cream and rub into the Ringworm sores once in the morning. Do not rinse off or dilute. Warning: Do not put Medicated Skin Cream next to the eyes or on your genitals.

3. Apply a thin layer of All Stop™ Healing Gel to the Ringworm sores each night. Allow to air dry, do not rinse off. Continue this Regimen daily until all signs of Ringworm are gone.

4. For more severe cases, after the first treatment with both products, continue treatment by using both the Healing Gel and Medicated Skin Cream twice a day. Make sure to alternate use of these products and to allow 4-6 hours between applications. EXAMPLE: (using 4 hour rotations) 8:00am - Healing Gel / 12:00pm - Medicated Skin Cream / 4:00pm - Healing Gel / 8:00pm Medicated Skin Cream (or visa versa)

* If you do not experience major results within 4 to 5 days, contact one of our Customer Service Representatives in order to customize a regimen especially for you. These products work very well, and they will work quickly for you!

MORE HELPFUL TIPS: It is very important to keep the area as dry as possible. When you sweat, the moisture feeds the Ringworm fungus causing it to grow and spread. Allow affected skin to air dry completely to control moisture.

Do not cover affected area with a bandage, or wear tight fitting clothes over the Ringworm. Our products will dry out the Ringworm, it will then crust up and peel off.

Thorough daily cleaning of all surfaces in your home is highly recommended as free floating ringworm spores can re-infect you with ringworm. Use our hospital grade PuraCleenRx™ Disinfectant Cleaner on nonporous surfaces, or on surfaces that bleach and water cannot be used. Our non-staining Disinfectant Spray can be used on curtains, carpets, furniture, sheets, pillows and bath areas.

Put clean sheets on bedding daily until the Ringworm is gone. Wash all clothes, bedding, etc. in hot water, detergent, and bleach (if applicable) to kill any Ringworm spores that may be in your environment.

For recurring or persistent Ringworm outbreaks, Vacuum daily and intensively. Discard the bag after each use. To eliminate spreading Ringworm spores to any other areas the vacuum is used, spray the vacuum brushes with a PuraCleenRx™ Disinfectant Spray to kill any fungus that may have been picked up.

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