The incubation period for ringworm in humans is usually one to two weeks. Because the fungal spores are present before you see the ringworm outbreak, you can catch it from someone even before it shows up on them. There are also some people and animals who can have ringworm but show no symptoms.
How quickly does ringworm show up?
How soon do symptoms appear? The incubation period is unknown for most of these agents, however ringworm of the scalp is usually seen 10 to 14 days after contact and ringworm of the body is seen 4 to 10 days after initial contact.
Does ringworm appear suddenly?
When acute, the fungus causes itchy, red patches that suddenly appear and may fill with pus and spread rapidly. When chronic, the infection spreads by slightly inflamed rashes more slowly, and tends to appear in body folds.
How do you know if a ringworm is forming?
Recognizing ringworm symptomsitchiness.itchy or scaly patches that are red, brown, or gray, or raised areas of skin called plaques.a round, flat patch of itchy skin.patches that develop blisters or pustules.patches that resemble a ring with deeper color on the outside.patches with edges that are defined and raised.Ringworm: Symptoms, Pictures, Treatment, Diagnosis & More
Can you feel ringworm before you see it?
The first sign of ringworm is often a small, red, scaly area of skin—no matter where it breaks out on the body. Just before the rash appears, you may feel some minor burning or itching.
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