https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln Created by Devon Vogeler en-us 2020-12-13 14:37:19 UTC 2025-10-24 23:38:21 UTC hello@padlet.com 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013627422 2020-12-13 14:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013627422 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013628984 Tinea or Dermatophytosis, commonly known as ringworm, is a common fungal infecton of the skin that causes a red, itchy, circular rash. The fungi that causes ringworm (there are 40 different kinds) can live on a myriad of surfaces from household objects, and can commonly be transferred to humans from animals.]]> 2020-12-13 14:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013628984 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013642126 There are three names for fungi that cause ringworm: Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.]]> 2020-12-13 14:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013642126 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013648011 - Red, itchy circular rash.
- Flaky skin
- Hair loss (when experienced on the scalp)]]> 2020-12-13 14:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013648011 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013864470 When dermatophytosis enters deeper layers of the skin, it is usually treated with systemic anti-fungals. These treatments can be lengthy and have negative side-effects, however. New research shows however that topical nitric-oxide releasing nanoparticles might also be an effective treatment without the drawbacks and interactions of systemic antifungals.
Citation: Friedman, A., MD. (2019, June 20). GW researchers find nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles as viable treatment for fungal skin infections. Retrieved December 13, 2020, from https://www.news-medical.net/news/20170731/GW-researchers-find-nitric-oxide-releasing-nanoparticles-as-viable-treatment-for-fungal-skin-infections.aspx]]> 2020-12-13 17:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013864470 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013889211 Prevention - Anybody can get ringworm, however, people may decrease their chances of getting a ringworm infection by avoiding high susceptibility areas like showers, locker rooms, animals (especially wild), and even from overly sweating. By maintaining good hygeine by washing ones hands, staying dry, and changing clothes regularly, one can reduce their chance of acquiring dermatophytosis.
Treatment - Topical antifungal ointments can be used to treat a superficial infection along with keeping the infected area clean and dry. Deeper infections of the skin or hair follicles, however, requires systemic antifungals that can have adverse effects/interactions.]]> 2020-12-13 17:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013889211 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013965255 - Usually a physician can diagnose ringworm by visually inspecting the affected area. However, skin samples may be collected to view under a microscope or to be tested for fungal cultures in the lab.
- In the case of Microsporum canis or audouinii infection, a UV light can be used to diagnose them as the underlying infectious agent because they fluoresce blue-green under Wood's Lamp.]]> 2020-12-13 18:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013965255 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013997010 2020-12-13 18:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1013997010 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1014005667 Gruby was the first to describe the fungus Microsporum adouinii in 1843, one fungus that causes ringworm.

]]> 2020-12-13 18:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1014005667 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1014020829 2020-12-13 19:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1014020829 85qv52s2uc https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1014022475 Ringworm infection can be called different names by the area of the infection. For instance, a ringworm infection on the feet is commonly reffered to as "Athlete's Foot" while a ringworm infection around the genitals is referred to as "Jock Itch".
Ringworm is also most common in contact-sport athletes, especially in wrestlers.]]> 2020-12-13 19:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/85qv52s2uc/c5ankfiicux188ln/wish/1014022475