Can you swim in a pool with ringworm?

Ringworm is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It’s very contagious and can be passed on by direct contact and indirect contact such as touching an infected person’s clothing or being in a swimming pool with someone who is infected. Thus, if you have ringworm, you should stay out of the water.

Does swimming make ringworm worse?

Theoretically, direct skin-to-skin contact in water or a swimming pool or hot tub may spread the infection but is far less likely to do so than direct skin-to-skin contact elsewhere. In addition, it is possible to become infected from infected animals that have ringworm.

Is it normal for ringworm to ooze?

Ringworm of the Body (Tinea Corporis) When fungus affects the skin of the body, it often produces itchy, red, raised, scaly patches that may blister and ooze.

Can Vaseline stop ringworm?

How do I keep from getting ringworm? The best defense against the itchy, scaly infection is to keep cool and dry and use a moisture barrier on the skin like Vaseline or Aquaphor.

Can a person with ringworm swim in the pool?

Is It Okay to Swim with Ringworm? Ringworm is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It’s very contagious and can be passed on by direct contact and indirect contact such as touching an infected person’s clothing or being in a swimming pool with someone who is infected. Thus, if you have ringworm, you should stay out of the water.

How can I prevent my child from getting ringworm?

Prevent Ringworm Infection. You can spread a ringworm infection in two ways. The CDC notes that the infection can be transmitted from one person’s skin to another. For example, your child can be infected while playing with his friends at the pool.

Can a ringworm be treated with a De-Wormer?

Despite the name, ringworm is not a worm infection. Ringworm infections are a type of dermatophyte (skin infection) and cannot be treated with a de-wormer. Ringworm is caused by contact with fungus. Fungus thrives in dark, damp areas and can infect people or animals. Ringworm can infect almost any part of the body if the climate is hot and humid.

What are the symptoms of a ringworm infection?

Ringworm symptoms include an itchy, ring-shaped rash. These infections are not caused by worms but rather by fungi collectively called dermatophytes. These fungi are commonly associated with hair, skin and nail infections. Dermatophytes gravitate to moist parts of the skin, such as folds or creases, notes Medline Plus.

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