How long does ringworm last with treatment

Ringworm, despite the name, is not linked to worms at all. Instead, it is a fungal skin infection caused by dermatophytes. Also known as 'jock itch', the infection causes an unpleasant itchy rash on the skin.

If you currently have ringworm or jock itch, it's likely you'll be wondering how long it lasts and what to do about it.

Firstly, how do you know you have ringworm? The symptoms include an itchy ring-shaped rash on the skin.

The skin may be dry and flaky. In some cases, it may cause sores or lesions on the skin.

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Ringworm can affect any part of the body, including the abdomen, limbs and back.

Jock itch is the name given to a ringworm infection located on the groin, buttocks or inner thighs. While jock itch can cause a rash around the genital area, it doesn't usually cause symptoms to develop on the genitals themselves.

Men are more susceptible to jock itch than women. This is likely due to moisture becoming trapped between the scrotum and the thighs, creating the ideal environment for the fungi to grow.

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