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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  I just did some searching - and it looks like it's mostly contagious to children, elderly, and those whose immune systems are compromised.
Do you have a "black light" - if so, put the black light over the circular area and see if it causes flouresence (turns green). If it does, it is most likely ringworm. BUT, there are 2 ringworm species that don't flouresce - so it's not a guarentee. |
I think you can still get ringworm even if your immune system is not compromised. I work in an elemantary school and I know teachers that have gotten ringworm from students and the teachers were young and healthy. All I know about it is that it's highly contageous and can be difficult to get rid of. I never heard about the black light thing...that's interesting