If you or someone in your family has ringworm, use these tips to prevent the infection spreading.
- Make sure other household members check themselves for signs of infection and get treatment if necessary.
- Don't share personal items, such as combs, hairbrushes, towels, clothing or bed linen.
- Make sure every member of your household washes their hands frequently.
- Make sure that anyone who is infected with scalp ringworm uses an antifungal shampoo twice a week.
- Don't scratch the affected areas of your skin or scalp because this could spread the infection to other parts of your body.
- If you suspect that a family pet is the source of the infection, take the animal to your vet for treatment. A sign that an animal has ringworm is patches of missing fur.
It is not necessary to keep your child away from school if they have ringworm. Good hygiene should be followed to stop it spreading to other children.
Find out more about how to treat ringworm.
