What should I do if my child has ringworm?

Dermatophytosis can occur in many parts of the human body. Children have relatively poor body resistance and delicate skin, so they are very susceptible to ringworm. Ringworm may first appear in a certain part of the body, such as on the hands or feet. At this time, it is necessary to treat it quickly. If the treatment is not timely, the area of ​​ringworm will become larger and larger, and the harm will increase accordingly. So what is the correct way to deal with the problem of ringworm in children?

What should I do if my child has ringworm?

Ringworm is a skin disease caused by fungi (also known as mold). Pathogenic fungi are divided into two categories: one is superficial fungi, which mainly invade hair, skin, and nails, commonly known as ringworm. Such as: tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manuum, pedis, tinea versicolor, etc.; one is the fungus that invades the subcutaneous tissue and internal organs, and the disease caused is called deep fungal disease. Ringworm is common in summer and can be transmitted through contact with people or animals suffering from ringworm and public living utensils. And it is closely related to the body's resistance. Tinea corporis, except for tinea on the scalp, hands and feet, all skin tinea are called tinea corporis. Ringworm that occurs in the groin is called tinea cruris. Tinea corporis presents as erythematous papules and blisters that are ring-shaped or coin-shaped. The edges are distinct and slightly raised above the skin surface. There is a tendency for the central healing surface to expand outward, causing an itchy sensation.

Keeping the skin clean and dry is the basic requirement for preventing and treating ringworm. Keeping daily necessities separate as much as possible is an important measure to prevent the spread of ringworm. When treating tinea corporis, if there is tinea manuum, pedis, and nail tinea, they must be treated at the same time, otherwise they cannot be eradicated. Boiling and disinfecting underwear is also an important measure for treating tinea corporis. Generally no medication is required. If tinea corporis is widespread, griseofulvin or ketoconazole can be taken, with a course of 3 to 4 weeks. Applying compound resorcinol solution, compound benzoic acid solution, or miconazole ointment or clotrimazole ointment externally all have good therapeutic effects.

Considering that it is a manifestation of tinea versicolor, it is recommended to give calamine lotion for treatment and adjust the diet.

The rash on the body is like eczema. It is caused by the young age of children, thin and tender skin, sensitivity, and poor resistance. It is also called contact dermatitis when the skin comes into contact with some irritants such as clothes or eats foods or drugs that are prone to allergies. It is itchy and prone to secondary bacterial infection, and may cause discharge of water and pus.

Suggestions: Pay attention to strengthening care, contact clothing must be cotton, avoid eating some foods and medicines that are prone to allergies, you can use mometasone furoate ointment to treat the rash, and if there is an infection, you can use mupirocin ointment to fight the infection.