Ringworm infections usually clear up about a week after starting
treatment. Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. It usually
is pretty mild and responds well to treatment with the anti fungal
cream. The area of the ring worm should be covered as not to spread the
infection to someone else. Once the ring like area heals it should no longer be contagious.
treatment. Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. It usually
is pretty mild and responds well to treatment with the anti fungal
cream. The area of the ring worm should be covered as not to spread the
infection to someone else. Once the ring like area heals it should no longer be contagious.