Ringworm treatment???
I work in a school where a child in my class has ringworm. I now have ringworm. It started in one place- and I now have 5 places where ringworm has spread. I have been using Myconizole since the first spot appeared- that one has almost cleared. I am also using alcohol to dry them up, then applying the myconizole several times a day. I am beyond frustrated. I am washing my hands as usual and have never had this before. My family does not have it- but I am treating it, using separate towels and such. I am washing constantly. If I go to my doctor, is it possible to have them prescribe an oral antifungual treatment? Are such treatments safe to take when you are breastfeeding? I am calling tomorrow from work but need ideas since I am so beyond frustrated. The child's family said they are treating it and I do hope so. Advice???
When a ringworm starts to peel, does this mean it is healing?
Ringworm can develop a flaky appearance on its own, so that's not a sign of healing. If you want to know if it's healing, put some apple cider vinegar on it. If it burns like crazy, the fungus is still alive. If it doesn't, the fungus is dead. ACV is also one of the fastest ways to get rid of ringworm. Much faster than antifungal creams.
Is there a bomb to treat ringworm in a house?
To clarify my earlier question........We have been to the Dr. and we are all being treated with antifungal creams, and I have a call into the Dr. for something stronger for my daughter. I didn't keep any of the cats, we just rescued them and came into contact with them, which is where I believe we got the infection from in the first place. I'm washing everything I can with bleach and hot water, but I can't exactly bleach my carpet, although I will if that is what it takes to make everyone healthy again. I'm thinking of just buying a tremendous amount of Lysol, opening the windows, and having a spraying party. Actually, I'm just looking for advice on what to do to keep the infection DEAD in my house so we don't keep going through a vicious cycle of reinfection. Thanks!
How do I kill ringworm at its root?
I think i am the right person to answer this question as i have suffered from ringworm,jock itch from last 2.5 years and i could not tell you how frustrating it was,whenever i used to go out without shorts it was like a punishment it was more like torture,i could not sleep for nights,it used to itch so bad that sometimes blood started coming out after scratching the infected area .whole groin area legs all got infected even my face.I tried turmeric,ginger,olive,coconut oil garlic etc but all in vain and could not tell you how much i have wasted on medicines,tool tons of itraconazole(shit) works only till you take it and as soon as you leave it comes uninvited again.life was like very annoying this were feeling apart you could not believe me how stressed i was,as i am a UPSC aspirant it was even more difficult for me to study,i was losing on my dreams.i went hospital to hospital doctors to doctors but nothing worked. it was like my soulmate not leaving me at any cost,i even gave it a name,(NAVEEN-my most irritating friend,no one can save themselves once naveen enters the room,its like i can shoot myself with a hand gun instead of meeting him) it was out of frustration and not out of love.NOW what saved me- i swear by good i don't like doing much social welfare but after feeling this pain i thought to share the remedy of this F***in disease.JUST GIVE IT A 10 DAYS TRY I CAN GUARANTEE IT WILL WORK.1-NO SWEETS ,SUGAR IS FOOD OF JOCK FUNGUS2-NO TEA AT MOST ONE, can have black coffee without sugar3-THE SOLUTION-:”””BRING ONE BOTTLE OF WHITE SYNTHETIC VINEGAR-COST(29 RUPEES) APPLY 3 TIMES A DAY ON INFECTED AREA DON'T WASH AFTER USE-will do wonders,you could see changes after 2 days4-CAUTION—don't panic if it irritates it just have acetic acid which will kill bacteria by changing PH of skin making impossible for fungus to survive,the area will look a bit red after use that mean its working the fungus is dying its crying you trying ok enough.MY friends these people out there took almost 30000 rupees from me in treating my infection and when i found the solution it was just for 29 rs can you believe how this business is flourishing on our pain,anyway you got a RAMBAN use it,AND bless me (for clearing UPSC)thanxi am anonymous like fungus like mucus and you are like my friends in circus(enough) :p
What causes ringworm? How do you diagnose and treat it?
Ringworm is a skin infection - a fungus very similar to athletes foot. It is very itchy and forms raised, whitish "rings" with reddened centers. It is highly contagious and can survive for months on clothing, sheets, carpets, resulting in high recurrence rates. Humans and animals (dogs especially) are susceptible.I caught ringworm one summer from the booth at a restaurant, wearing a tank top and leaning on the backrest which had been infected. Because of the ring shape, I feared it was Lyme disease, but the raised ring is different than the "bullseye" that indicates Lyme. Still, it's a good idea to get it checked by a doctor to be sure what you're dealing with.You need to keep it clean and dry. You can use athletes foot creams as a home treatment. Like athletes foot, it will become resistant to medications if treated over long periods of time. It is best to hit it hard and fast with different formulations. There are prescriptions for treating it too.Most importantly, anything that might have come in contact with the fungus needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Clothing, sheets, and towels must be washed in very hot water to kill the fungus. You have wash them every day to make sure it doesn't keep spreading. I got re-infected with ringworm the next summer from a bathing suit that had been overlooked and packed away for the season. That fungus survived the whole winter and had enough life left to start up the infection again.It is important to resist scratching, which spreads the fungus easily. Keep it covered so the fungus doesn't flake off on furniture, bedding, etc. Keep it dry as it flourishes in a moist environment.There are lots of other home remedies, many of which I tried. The two that worked best for me were vinegar and direct sunlight. After bathing and drying I would scrub the infected area with a clean cotton ball soaked in vinegar. Yes, it stings, but the acidity kills the fungus really well. Direct sunlight also worked, keeping the area exposed (no sunscreen) for at least 15 minutes.After the rings subside and the itching stops, make sure you clean everything - floors, walls, clothes, towels, bedding, blankets, furniture. It spreads SO easily, you have to be sure nothing is overlooked or you will catch it again.Overall, it's gross looking and a real nuisance, but otherwise harmless. If given the choice, I'd take ringworm over Lyme disease any day!
Does clotrimazole cream used to treat ringworm?
Best treatment for ringworm is iodine . . . will clear them right up & its cheap. Put on them 2x daily