Ringworm Information
Ringworm is an infection that can be caused by several different types of fungus–not worms.
The “worm” part of its name comes from the wavy, ring-shaped blemishes that it causes on a person’s skin. Ringworm can affect skin and nails anywhere on the body, even on the scalp. Ringworm of the body is called “tinea corporis”, of the scalp, “tinea capitis”, of the feet, “tinea pedis” and infections of the groin, “tinea cruris”.
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection. It can pass from person to person via skin-to-skin contact, on contaminated hats and combs, tables, and even on surfaces like theater seats. A child can also catch ringworm by playing with a cat or dog that has mange.
What to look for?
On a child’s skin, look for dry, red, scaly patches that are usually round and have raised wavy edges. Each patch can spread to a diameter of one inch or more, and the patch’s center portion may clear as it spreads.
Ringworm on the scalp causes either bald patches or patches of short, broken hairs, with red scaly skin underneath. The clinical manifestation will vary with the infecting organism.
What to do?
If your child has a small area of ringworm on their skin, your doctor can prescribe an antifungal ointment that is usually applied twice a day for two to four weeks. If your child has a ringworm infection in her scalp, or in a large area of her skin, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal medicine to be taken by mouth. Treatment may take several weeks. Fungal infections of the nail bed are difficult to eradicate, may require a combination of therapies and may require prolonged treatment.
If your child is being treated for ringworm of the scalp, discard hats, combs and hairbrushes. This will stop ringworm fungus from re-infecting your child once treatment ends. The lesion must be covered with a bandage in school.
Subscribe for Updates
Please sign up for the Plainedge Now email newsletter. Stay up to date and never miss out!
Follow Us
The Harlem Wizards came to Plainedge last night, and it was an unforgettable experience for our community! A big thank you to everyone who supported the @pft11758 Wizards` fundraising event. We’d also like to extend a special thanks to the dedicated custodians and security team for all their hard work!
#weareplainedge #pft #education #community #learning #fun #plainedgepride #plainedgeproud #weare #athletics #wizards
Huge congratulations to the Plainedge High School Robotics Club for their incredible performance at a competition this weekend held at Hofstra University! Team 527 made it to the semifinals and finished in 4th place! 🎉🤖 #Team527 #PlainedgeRobotics #Semifinals #Hofstra
Plainedge Public Schools is proud to share that Mark Passamonte has rejoined the district as Interim Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics.
Mark has a strong understanding of the district’s mission and values. As the Interim Director, he will continue enhancing our physical education curriculum, athletic programs, and overall student health initiatives. We are confident that his leadership will positively impact our students and the entire school community.
Please join us in welcoming Mark back!
#weareplainedge #weare #plainedgepride #plainedgeproud #athletics
Plainedge School District is seeking qualified candidates for Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics
Please apply online by visiting
plainedgepublicschools.recruitfront.com
At Tuesday night`s Board of Education meeting, the Plainedge Board of Education, together with the Plainedge Administration, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Legislator, Nassau County Police Department, The New York State Senate, New York State Assemblyman, and the Town of Oyster Bay, formally recognized the exceptional contributions of our dedicated School Crossing Guards.
These individuals have become a vital part of our daily routines, standing at busy intersections with a watchful eye and a friendly smile, guiding our students and pedestrians across busy roads. Their commitment to maintaining safety, often in unpredictable weather and traffic conditions, deserves recognition. We are grateful for their unwavering dedication and their role in enhancing our neighborhoods` safety.
To express our appreciation, the crossing guards were presented with personalized thank-you cards created by John H. West Elementary School students.
#Weareplainedge #safety #crossingguard #community #education #thankyou #pride #plainedgeproud
🌞 Exciting News! Our Summer Enrichment Program is back! Join us for a blend of classroom learning and summer camp activities, creating an engaging and educational summer experience that our students truly enjoy!
Registration is now open! Don`t miss out on this opportunity to participate in the fun!
#weaareplainedge #summerenrich #learning #education #summerfun #weare #plainedgepride
Dr. Salina was thrilled to receive a hand-delivered thank you note from one of our Best Buddies club members today! It was such a heartfelt gesture from the entire Best Buddies Club to create a personalized thank you card for attending the 4th Annual Best Buddies Fashion Show last month!
#weareplainedge #bestbuddies #together #united #community #inclusion #learning #education #plainedgepride #plainedgeproud
Rocking our Friendship Bracelets for Best Buddies Spirit Day, but today is also about SPREADING the WORD... INCLUSION DAY! Let’s celebrate diversity, embrace differences, and create a world where everyone belongs. 💙🌍 #InclusionMatters #SpreadTheWord #BestBuddies #InclusionDay"
Shoutout to our amazing Challenger athletes and fans for bringing the Plainedge pride and cheering on our players at last week’s home game!
Join us for the next game on March 13th at 4:05 against Clarke High School!
#PlainedgePride #ChallengerSpirit #SupportOurTeam
The Elementary Best Buddies hosted a Dance Party Social this week! Best Buddies advisors from all three elementary schools invited club members to join the fun at John H. West, where they enjoyed dancing, a conga line, and delicious Italian Ices!
#weareplainedge #bestbuddies #community #dance #fun #education #learning #friendship #plainedgepride #plainedgeproud
