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ilianah · Sep 23, 2007, 10:41 PM

How can you get rid of ringworms? My husband has tried everything in the book and nothing seems to get rid of it! He doesn't like to go to the doctor so we are looking for a home remedy. Can someone help?

rpg219 · Sep 23, 2007, 10:45 PM

Take a few pennies and soak them in vinegar for a while then rub it on the ringworm twice a day. It will dry out the ringworm

nauticalstar420 · Sep 23, 2007, 10:51 PM

I have heard that anti-fungal cream will work too.

You can ask a pharmacist at Walgreens, Walmart, etc. to point you in the right direction. I have done this many times and they are a great help.

J_9 · Sep 24, 2007, 04:43 AM

Lotrimin AF works very good on ringworm. You can buy it over the counter at any pharmacy. If the ringworm is "stubborn" as you say, it may take a few weeks up to a month to get rid of.

firmbeliever · Sep 24, 2007, 04:59 AM

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Home Remedies for Ringworm - How to Get Rid of it
Ringworm refers to a fungus infection that affects the scalp, body, feet and the nails. It is also known as Tinea. In ringworm a red ring appears on the infected person's skin. It is contagious and may spread with direct or indirect contact. Ringworm is caused by several different fungus organisms that belong to a group called Dermatophytes, derma means skin and phytes means organisms. The duration of the scalp ringworm is 10-14 days and that of skin ringworm is 4-10 days.

Causes of Ringworm

Ringworm is contagious. It can be passed from one person to the other by direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated articles such as combs, unwashed clothing, and shower or pool surfaces. Pets like dogs and cats that carry fungus can also cause ringworm. The other causes of ringworm are prolonged wetness of the skin and the minor injuries of the skin, scalp and nails.

Home Remedies for Ringworm

One of the most effective home remedies for ringworm is the use of mustard seeds. A paste made from the seeds can be applied over the affected areas.

The use of raw papaya has also been proved beneficial in the treatment of ringworm. A few slices of the unripe fruits can be rubbed on the patches twice a day.

Apply the juice of raw turmeric externally to the parts of the skin affected by ringworm. Simultaneously, one teaspoon of turmeric juice mixed with an equal quantity of honey should be taken orally for ringwworm cure. This is also good home remedy for ringworm.

The use of castor oil is valuable for the scalp ringworm. The oil should be rubbed on the affected areas of the hair.

Raw vegetables juices, especially carrot juice in combination with spinach juice has been proved beneficial in the treatment of ringworm. This is also one of the effective home remedies for ringworm.

Coconut oil can be applied to the affected areas as it will keep the skin soft and prevent itching.

Grind a few seeds of herb butea and make a fine paste, using little limejuice. Thereafter, apply the paste on the ringworm patch. This is simple and one of the effective home remedies for ringworm.

A paste made of dry seeds of papaya can be applied on the ringworm patches. This is a simple and one of the effective home remedies for ringworm.

Tea, coffee, condiments, highly flavoured dishes, sugar, white flour products, denatured cereals and tinned or bottled foods should be avoided.

A light mudpack applied over the areas of the ringworm is also helpful. The pack should be applied for half an hour twice a day as this is a very effective home remedy for ringworm.

The leaves of the cassia tree are useful in treating the irritation of the skin. Paste made from them can be applied to ringworm patches with very good results and is also good home remedy for ringworm.
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