Skin Rashes/Infections

Ringworm can be contracted by direct contact with a ringworm sore, by touching soil where the worm has lived or through touching an animal affected by the condition. It is difficult to prevent ringworm because often individuals do not know that they have come into contact with an affected area or ob ... Continue Reading

Ringworm is a skin condition caused by a fungal infection, not an actual parasite infestation, and is diagnosed by small, brownish, raised areas of skin that look like rings. The cost and financing options for treatment of ringworm can vary depending on the severity of the condition and the treatmen ... Continue Reading

Trauma to the skin can be caused by ringworm. Environmental factors, such as humidity, can increase the risk for this unpleasant skin disease. It is important to be knowledgeable about ringworms and to know the myths and facts of this unfavorable skin condition. Myth: A “Barber’s Itch” Is a Fo ... Continue Reading

Ringworm is a fungal infection that may affect the skin, nails and hair. The infection may occur on various areas of the body, depending on where contact with the infection was made. If you suspect you have a ringworm infection, you should see a dermatologist. Here is how you can prepare for the app ... Continue Reading

Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects the top layer of the skin. The condition can be quite irritating, as it usually causes extreme itchiness and irritation at the site of the infection. Ringworm infections are identified by their circular red rashes present on the skin, but the condition can Continue Reading

Ringworm is an infection caused by fungal agents. The ringworm infection is more common in pets, but the infection is zoonotic and may also be found in humans. The infection will cause circular skin lesions, hair loss and may also affect the health of nails. The infection may also facilitate the occ ... Continue Reading

Shingles treatment can take many forms, but in truth are not treatments. Rather, shingles treatments are intended to manage the patient’s pain. Multiple medications may be tried prior to the patient finding relief. One of these medications is tricyclic antidepressants. These medications can preven ... Continue Reading

Shingles is a virus that affects a patient’s nerve endings. Because they are affected, the nerve endings release large amounts of pain. Below is an explanation of treatment options and the costs and financing of those treatments. Treatment Options Treatment of shingles takes the form of managing a Continue Reading

If you had chicken pox as a child, you should be wary about getting shingles later in life. Caused by a reinfection with the varicella zoster virus, shingles produces itchy, tingling and more often painful blisters that occur along a nerve dermatome, usually on one side of the face or body. Because ... Continue Reading

Shingles symptoms usually begin in a very certain way, and then change depending on the location and severity of the shingles. Below is a description of the active stage of shingles. Rash A rash is the most common first stage indication of shingles. The rash is often very red, can be hot and may or ... Continue Reading