A new global survey suggests that 56.6% of Indians aged 50 and above know nothing about ringworm, despite most of them in this age group despite harassing the virus and being sensitive to it.

Globally, only 44% of the respondents are familiar with herpes to some extent. These conclusions organized by the IPSOS by GSK highlight limited awareness about age -related health risks, especially among persons with already existing health conditions.

Online research included 8,400 adults, aged 50-60, including 500 respondents from India. Additional countries conducted included Brazil, China, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Portugal and the United States. Survey was done in 10 languages

In India, 61% of survey participants reported to live with chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma, heart disease or chronic kidney disease.

However, only 49.8% expressed concern about developing ringworm.

Globally, 54% of the participants had old conditions, but only 13% were concerned about ringworm.

“It is essential for aging people to understand the effects of aging on their health, recognize these risks, and adopt preventive measures. Maintaining a healthy diet in it, engaging in regular exercise, identifying the symptoms quickly, undergoing health screening, and discussing vaccination options with their healthcare providers,” Dr. Shalini Manson, Medical Director said.

The survey highlighted a contrast in health awareness and behavior among Indians aged 50 and above.

While in this age group, more than half of the respondents (55.7%) feel less than their real age, 24% feel less, only 25% are very aware of diseases related diseases and take active steps to limit the effects.

Researchers stated that this difference between alleged health and real health management highlights under one, as the lack of active care can increase vulnerability for age -related conditions, including infectious diseases such as diseases such as herpes.

The International Federation on -aging (IFA) has also emphasized the importance of people over the age of 50 and actively monitor their health and well -being, especially their immune system is naturally weakened with age.

Symptoms and symptoms of ringworm

Ringworm is a painful disease that may have severe and long -lasting complications. About 90% of us are the varichela-joster virus (VZV) in our body, especially those who were suffering from chickenpox. But once the disease is reduced, the virus remains dormant under the veins in the body and causes ringworm. It reacts with the age forward.

As people in age, the strength of the immune system’s response to infection decreases, which increases the risk of growing ringworm.

Ringworm usually presents as a rash with painful blisters across the chest, abdomen or face.

Pain is often described like pain, burning, stabbing or shock. After the rash, a person may experience post-hurpical neurolzia (PHN), a long-lasting nerve pain that can persist for weeks, months, or even years.

PHN is the most common complication of ringworm, which occurs in 5–30% of all cases depending on the age of the person.

Ringworm can also affect the eyes, causing vision loss in rare cases. The disease has been linked to serious complications such as heart attack or stroke.

Treatment for ringworm

Treatment options include antiviral drugs to reduce the severity and duration of the disease, pain management strategies to reduce discomfort, and in some cases, corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.

Vaccination is also an important preventive measure, especially for older adults and people with chronic health conditions.