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How long after being exposed to ringworm do you get it?

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The time from initial contact with the fungus to symptoms (incubation period) ranges from about 4-14 days and, depending upon what part of the body's infected, symptoms and signs can be itchy skin with a ring-shaped rash, red, scaly, and cracking skin or plaques, and/or hair loss.


How long does it take to catch a ringworm?

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.

What should I do if I have been exposed to ringworm?

Washing your hands well can help prevent this. Keep the infected area clean and dry. The fungus that causes ringworm thrives in warm, moist areas, so you want keep the area clean and dry. When cleaning the area with ringworm, wash the affected area(s) and dry it (them) with a clean towel.

Can you be exposed to ringworm and not get it?

Myth 5: Ringworm isn't contagious Ringworm is so contagious, in fact, that you don't even have to touch someone to get infected. The fungus can linger in places like locker room floors, as well as on hats, combs, and brushes. If you share an infected brush or comb, you can develop ringworm of the scalp.

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.

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