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Can Ringworm Infestation Lead To Mood Swings?
I just looked it up online and have realized that I have ringworm.....it started 2 weeks ago and I was wondering if by chance ring worm can cause mood swings or anything that could change my moods? I m 24 yrs old and I m extremely irritable and its only been going on since I first noticed what I thought was a bug bite and have now found its ringworm. If someone could please help me that would be great thanks!
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Ringworm infection is a superficial mycotic infection caused by fungi called dermatophytes and does not involve anything more than the skin. You could become irritable due to the constant irritation in the infected area but ringworm infection does not cause any mood swings. Please get appropriate treatment after examination by a dermatologist and do complete the full course of treatment to avoid recurrence.
Please keep the infected area clean and dry.
Thanks
Welcome to HCM.
Ringworm infection is a superficial mycotic infection caused by fungi called dermatophytes and does not involve anything more than the skin. You could become irritable due to the constant irritation in the infected area but ringworm infection does not cause any mood swings. Please get appropriate treatment after examination by a dermatologist and do complete the full course of treatment to avoid recurrence.
Please keep the infected area clean and dry.
Thanks
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