Ringworm (tinea corporis)
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Ringworm is not, as the name suggests, caused by a worm, but a fungal infection of the skin that can affect the feet, toenails and scalp. The medical term for ringworm is tinea corporis.
Ringworm of the feet, toenails and groin are known as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea unguium (fungal nail infection) and tinea crurus (jock itch) repectively.
The symptoms of ringworm are scaly red, oval or ring shaped patches on the skin. that spread from the centre outwards. These infected areas are usually itchy. Ringworm can be effectively treated using an antifungal cream.
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Daktarin has range of anti-fungal products for the effective treatment of ringworm and other common fungal skin infections. More >>>
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A range of antifungals for the treatment of conditions including athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. More >>>
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Lamisil provides long lasting protection from athlete's foot (between the toes), dhobie itch (jock itch) and ringworm. For effective relief for the itching, burning, cracking and scaling which accompanies these conditions. More >>>
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Price: £5.87 (incl VAT)
(Buy 3 or more for £5.29 each)
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The natural alternative. Neem oil has powerful antifungal properties and is ideal for athlete's foot, ringworm and fungal nail infections. More >>>
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Price: £6.22 (incl VAT)
(Buy 3 or more for £5.79 each)
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Wash A 100% natural product with a high mineral and orotic acid content. This can help to treat the skin for fungal infections such as: Thrush, Athlete's Foot and Ringworm. Molkosan can be also taken internally as a Pre-biotic. More >>>
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Price: £4.41 (incl VAT)
(Buy 3 or more for £3.97 each)
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Ringworm of the scalp is a highly contagious condition whose symptoms include; itching of the scalp, a red scaly rash on the scalp, hair loss. More >>>
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Tinea cruris is a fungal skin infection of the groin which can sometimes affect the scrotum. More >>>
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Tinea pedis is a common condition. It is a fungal infection of the foot caused by parasites on the skin which feed on dead skin cells and love warm, moist places. More >>>
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Fungal nail infection is also known as ringworm of the nails. Symptoms of fungal nail infection include thickening and discolouration of the nail and nail bed. More >>>
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