Help! Help!Help!

I contracted ringworm from my new kitten and I went to the doctor who put me on one cream, which really did nothing. Then another cream, which seemed like it was curing it but then suddenly stopped working!!!! My ringworm is virtually coming back with avengence!!!! I have tried vinegar (which I read helps) but that seemed to aggravate it more making it red, raw and bumpier. I heard bleach might work but hesitant to try that for obvious reasons. But what are peoples thoughts? I have several small ones but two really nasty ones on my forearm and they look really DISGUSTING!!!!!

Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

Thank you.

trujew

what about prednisone. I am hesitant about taking that. what are your thoughts on this? I dont want to gain weight either. Even though the medication would only be for a 7 day period.

RubyPitbull

The doctor gave you the prednisone for a reason. Yes, fill the prescription. It is only for 7 days. You only have to worry about weight gain when it is for an extended period. I hate steroids but sometimes, you have to bite the bullet. 7 days should not create any problems for you at all.

I wouldn't use nailpolish until this clears up. I didn't realize it was in the nail. That is the hardest one of all the ringworm infection sites to clear up. You need to use both the prednisone and the creams. It takes at least a week to kill the fungus. It will take a while for the infected site to start clearing up, but the fungus should be killed if you take the combination of drug and cream.

Although I don't disagree with Thomas about a natural remedy, and personally I prefer them, the problem is the time it takes to clear it up. If you aren't prepared to be patient, you need to use the drugs prescribed.

J_9

Nail polish will not work for ringworm as ringworm is a fungus. Nail polish works for chiggers.

Now, understand that no matter what you use, whether it be the prescription your doctor gave you or the natural remedies Thomas spoke of, it takes a good amount of time to get rid of the fungus completely. Many times ringworm, with treatment, can take up to a month or more to be completely eradicated from the system.

You can go to the pharmacy and buy Lotrimin AF (Anti-Fungal) and that will work also. Just remember to clean the skin, rub in the lotion, and cover the skin with a band-aid.

You should also know that ringworm is highly contagious. So check your other family members to see if they may have it.

rosaramirez

Combine 1 small tube of Tolnaftate Cream (used for Athlete's foot) and 1 tube
of hydrocortisone. Apply on ringworm. My son had ringworm and it went away
using these ingredients.

Can also be used for diaper rash.

whiteladybug2002

Nail polish won't work.

You need to make sure that you are consistant about applying the cream. Make sure everything you touch to that area is cleaned! It can spread! Keep your bath towel and bed sheets clean. That can help prevent spread while you try to heal what you already have.