According to experts, the so-called ringworm is one of the few diseases that affects both animals and humans. The causative agents of this disease are recognized pathogenic fungi. In this article, we will talk about what constitutes ringworm in a child, and what are its primary symptoms.
general information
You can get this disease from animals, not only from pets, but also from sheep, cows and horses. That is why ringworm in a child is often diagnosed . The thing is that children often play with street cats and puppies, and, visiting relatives in the village, communicate with the above representatives of the animal world with pleasure.
Symptoms of the disease
First of all, it should be noted that the incubation period of this disease lasts up to one and a half months, starting from the moment of direct contact with infected animals (or people). Ringworm in a child appears as spots on the face and neck. They have a rounded shape and slightly elevated above the surface of the skin. After a relatively short period of time, the spots begin to systematically
covered with gray crusts, which, in turn, gives the patient a lot of anxiety: the foci constantly itch and itch. After some time, spots may appear on the scalp. In this case, the hair on the affected area will never grow again. In some cases, ringworm
in a child is accompanied by fever, headache, slight swelling of the lymph nodes and loss of appetite. It is noteworthy that the patient for a long time may not notice at all the pronounced signs of the aforementioned illness. However, if they are found, you should immediately seek help from specialists.
Ringworm. How much is this disease treated?
Why is it important to visit a doctor? Ringworm disease is quite serious, so self-medication is strongly discouraged. You are unlikely to get a positive result at the end of therapy, and the disease will continue to progress. In addition, taking certain medications can subsequently significantly complicate the existing clinical picture. A specialist (dermatologist), after examination and based on the results of the analyzes, will make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. As a rule, qualified therapy does not exceed two months. If the disease was diagnosed in the early stages, then two weeks is enough for a complete cure.
Preventative measures
Regarding the issue of prevention, in this case, doctors strongly recommend that parents do not allow the child to come into contact with unfamiliar or infected animals. As already noted above, it is thanks to harmless, at first glance, animals that you can become infected. In addition, their pets should not be allowed to go outside without supervision, as they can later become carriers of the disease. Note that after each walk, the child needs to thoroughly wash his hands with special disinfectants. Be healthy!