What are the symptoms of Tinea Corporis or ringworm?
The fungal disease appears characteristically as a well-defined reddish round-shaped lesion with a defined border. It may occur as a single lesion or more than one lesion may be present. The lesion(s) may look reddish, be fluid filled and/or may be dry and scaly or moist and crusted. As the circular lesion progresses from the center toward the outer border, the central area often clears and returns to a normal appearance. Itching sensation in or around the lesion border is common. How soon do symptoms appear? The first symptoms usually appear from four to ten days after contact with the fungi. How long can an infected person spread Tinea Corporis or ringworm? The skin fungus is considered communicable as long as the lesions(s) are present and visable fungus persists on contaminated materials or objects. Should infected persons be excluded from activites? While under treatment, infected persons should be excluded from gymnasiums, swimming pools and activities that are likely to lead to
