Ringworm - Prognosis



Ringworm infections usually clear up with treatment. However, they tend to reoccur. About one in five patients experience a chronic infection that reappears time and time again.

Once scalp ringworm has cleared up, new hair starts to grow back. It usually takes six to twelve months for new hair to cover bald patches. New fingernails also grow out to replace those lost to ringworm of the nails. Complete recovery usually takes three to twelve months. Infections of the toenail are among the most difficult of all ringworm infections to cure.

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