Ringworm
A fungal skin infection, like tinea, which is spread by skin-to-skin contact. It can be caught from other children or from animals.
This may appear on the face, hands, arms, scalp or skin around their nails.
Signs and symptoms
- A raised red circle or ring on the skin, often with scaly or blistery patches.
- This may appear on the face, hands, arms, scalp or skin around their nails.
- It may be either sore or itchy.
At home
- See your pharmacist for a suitable cream or ointment.
- Your child can go to school or daycare once treatment has started.
- If you have cats or dogs, inspect them for signs of ringworm, and treat them accordingly.
