Skin infection due to water is common during the rainy season. But in this season there are some serious skin infections which spread rapidly from one person to another. Ringworm or ‘ring worm’ is one of these fungal infections which spreads from one part of the body to another. Ringworm is a fungal infection that can easily spread from one person to another. For example, suppose a person in your house has got ringworm fungal infection. And if that person uses the same towel and you use the same towel, then there are full chances that you too will catch that infection easily.
Why ringworm again and again? Does it happen?
Actually, ringworm is a skin related disease and it is common for Indian people to have it. When the humidity increases in monsoon, the risk of ringworm also increases. The most dangerous thing with this fungal infection is that if it happens to a person once, it will happen again and again. Ringworm can occur anywhere but it can easily occur in the feet, hands, neck and private parts of the body. This is a fungal infection that grows rapidly. If a person is not taking proper care of cleanliness, then the chances of getting ringworm increase.
Can towels cause ringworm?
Towels can absolutely cause ringworm. Especially in the rainy season, if you dry the towels in the room itself, it does not get exposed to sunlight. So stop it from today itself. Because in the rainy season this oil becomes a home for eczema, ringworm, rashes and other skin related diseases. Due to humidity, bacteria start to grow easily on a wet towel. Due to which there can be problems like ringworm.
Those who have had ringworm once and want to avoid it again, then adopt this trick
Bath After wiping the body with a towel, dry it in the sun. If it is rainy season, wash the towel thoroughly and then dry it in the washing machine and iron it.
Use a thin towel during monsoon
Cotton in the rains Wear clean and loose clothes
Don’t use the towel, cloth and comb of a person infected with ringworm by other people in the house
If you want to avoid this type of fungal infection, keep yourself as much as possible Keep it clean.
Disclaimer: Before following the methods, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, do consult a doctor or a related expert.
