What Is Ringworm Symptoms?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Complications
Ringworm is fairly straight forward to treat, so further complications are unlikely. Complications will arise in a small number of cases, however, and one of the most common is infections. These tend to be caused when the skin is broken by itching, which may allow bacteria and other pathogens to enter the body.
If it is not treated in time, then ringworm can also cause scarring in a small number of cases, and hair loss in the area is also a possibility. Wearing shoes can also be a problem after severe cases on the feet. Rarely, ringworm may spread to below the surface of the skin, and this can result in some very serious diseases.
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