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- What is ringworm?
- Symptoms of ringworm
- Causes of ringworm
- Prevention of ringworm
- Risk factors for ringworm
- Complications of ringworm
- When to see a doctor about ringworm
- Diagnosis of ringworm
- Conventional treatment of ringworm
- Alternative/complementary treatment of ringworm
- Living with ringworm
- Caring for someone with ringworm
Caring for someone with ringworm (tinea)
Partner
There are a number of strategies that can be used if you have a partner with ringworm (tinea):
- Don't share towels or other personal items - don't share any of your personal items (brush, clothes and towels) with your partner, as they could easily spread the infection to you
- Don't touch their rash - if your partner has an active ringworm (tinea) rash, it means they are highly contagious and if you touch it, you could become infected yourself, so keep your distance from their rash
- Use separate showers or wear thongs - if your partner has ringworm (tinea), especially if they have athlete's foot, use a separate shower to avoid infection. If you do not have two showers available, use thongs (or flip-flops) on your feet to avoid infection
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Friends
There are a number of strategies that can be used if you have a friend with ringworm (tinea):
- Don't share towels or other personal items - don't share any of your personal items (brush, clothes and towels) with your friend, as they could easily spread the infection to you
- Don't touch their rash - if your friend has an active ringworm (tinea) rash, it means they are highly contagious and if you touch it, you could become infected yourself, so keep your distance from their rash
Parents
There are a number of strategies that can be used if you have a child with ringworm (tinea):
- Don't share towels or other personal items - don't share any of your personal items (brush, clothes and towels) with your child, as they could easily spread the infection to you. Teach your child to ensure they do not share their personal items with anyone else at school too
- Don't touch their rash - if your child has an active ringworm (tinea) rash, it means they are highly contagious and if you touch it, you could become infected yourself, so keep your distance from their rash
- Use separate showers or wear thongs - if your child has ringworm (tinea), especially if they have athlete's foot, use a separate shower to avoid infection. If you do not have two showers available, use thongs (or flip-flops) on your feet to avoid infection
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< living with ringworm Last reviewed: 30 September 2007 || Last updated: 10 February 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
