All About Ringworm In Humans
6. Complications
As mentioned, ringworm is only a very mild disease in the vast majority of cases. This does not mean that it should be treated with complacency, however, as it does have the potential to get worse. In some people, the skin can become broken, paving the way for bacteria to enter the body and cause further infections.
The disease will also cause permanent hair loss in some cases, and it will also sometimes leave scars behind. Rarely, the disease can penetrate beneath the skin and infect other parts of the body internally. The latter condition is potentially very serious, making it a good idea to treat ringworm as soon as possible.
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