ringworm

Most of us think that ringworm is a parasite that lives in a close relationship with another organism, its host, and causes it harm. But no, ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin and is not due to a worm or a parasite. It is characterized by rounded red spots on the infected skin. Ringworm is common to our pets and it is transferrable to humans whatever the age is but it is more common to children. When ringworm transmitted from animals to humans it is then an example of a zoonotic disease. It can also be easily transferred from person to person by contact with infected skin areas or by sharing personal care items or clothing.

Objectives
At the end of the research, the researcher would like to accomplish the following objectives:
1. To study the antifungal properties of adelfa leaves.
2. To study the effectiveness of adelfa decoction on removing ringworm on infected skin.
3. To state the other medical uses of adelfa.
4. To enumerate the methods in applying adelfa decoction on infected skin.
5. To know the reason in acquiring ringworm on the skin.
Significance of the Study
This part of the study discusses about the importance of knowing the antifungal properties to the following: To the infected animals for them to be treated. Also to the people with pets who are infected with ringworm to have alternative medicine in treating the disease. And other researchers who conduct studies about the medical uses of adelfa.
Scope and Limitation The general purpose of this study is to use adelfa leaves in treating ringworm infected animals. On the other hand, this study will not promote in using adelfa directly but the leaves will be decocted that will be applied on the infected area. The researchers will conduct the research by boiling the adelfa leaves in water and getting the decocted adelfa and applying it to the infected area. The adelfa leaves that the researchers will use will be bought in the market. And the