Help me please. Ive had ringworm for like a month now and i cant get rid of it no matter what i do or use on it. Its driving me crazy. What can i do? i really dont have the money to go to the dr right now or buy a prescription. Help!!
2006-09-27 17:19:05 · 12 answers · asked by crystalyn129 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Thanks for all the great advice. Ive used a over the counter cream i got from walmart but i started using it like a month ago and its still spreading. I got one on my face, 3 on my arm and 3 on my leg. Is there anything i can put on it with the otc cream to make it not itch as bad?
2006-09-28 11:02:14 · update #1
You don't tell us what you do, or what you used on it, so we're a bit "in the dark."
Ringworm, aka "jock itch" often grows on the inner thighs. As it spreads outwards it can create a ringlike outer somewhat raised edge. Ringworm is similar to, but usually not the same fungal organism as atheletes foot. Ringworm is Tinea corporis, athletes foot in Tinea pedis--sorta like the difference between a Beagle and a Collie.
As amandey has said, there are many commone anti-fungals available as powders or spray. I would start with Micatin (miconazole) available over the counter. If you see no improvement in two days, try Lamisil. Lamisil, until recently was available only by prescription, but is now sold over the counter. It is useful for non-responsive cases, but costs more, ~$8 versus $5.
If you see no real improvement in two days see a dermatologist as there are rashes that can be bacterial infections which need antibiotic ointments, or systemic treatment. Watch for any signs and symptoms of infection, if it gets red and hot, if the skin cracks and bleeds, or swells, seek medical assistance.
2006-09-27 17:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by NightWindWhisperss 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cats and Dogs are the main cause to ringworm. If you have either I would check them for ringworm because that could be the reason you cant get rid of it. I had it a while back on my arm. Im not sure how i got it but i treated it with Lotrium for that whole time. I kept mine covered at night so i didnt touch it on my face. It leaves a pretty nasty scar. And if you think its gone its prolly not, treat it a couple weeks after you think its gone because it will just come back. The doc wont do anything but sugest something over the counter. Just dont spread it and you can use the cream more than twice a day. I used it like 10 times.
2006-09-27 17:40:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband worked on a farm when he was younger and contracted ringworm, probably from one of the animals. The Dr. perscribed an antifungal cream which didn't work. His grandmother mixed together ordinary lard like Crisco and sulfur to make a paste, applied it to the ringworm and then covered it with either a piece of cloth or a large bandaid, I don't remember which. In a few days it was completely dried up and gone! I don't know where she got the sulfur from and she's not around to ask anymore, so I can't help you there. Maybe someone else would know?
2006-09-27 18:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by lookwid 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is highly contagious; do yourself and others a favor and get the prescription. Over the counter are only so good; get to doctor and get proper medication. You are putting everyone you are around at risk of getting it..you need a prescription in Canada for lamisil which is the gold standard.
2006-09-28 00:21:46 · answer #4 · answered by rachel_waves 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where id the fungus? Is it on the face or stomache? Have you tried Tinactin or ANy product over the counter for athletes foot or tenea ,even the generics? How large is the area ? Is it Red and puffy and a large circle. Have you condidered the possibily that it may actualy be discus lupis. Could it actually be exzema? Go to the emergency room and have them look at it. They will bill you later and you can work out payments. Go at night and tell them it is driving you nuts.
2006-09-27 17:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by Kathleen T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats can get ringworm. See a vet and get something to treat it.
2016-03-15 04:11:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
''DON'T SCRATCH'' you will cause it to get worse & spread. There is Lortrimine, or and oldie "Blue Star Ointment". It stinks like the devil but it will kill the itch, and dry up the ringworm. Keep your nails away from the area, if you can't not scratch, cut your nails., and boil your finger areas with peroxide!!(you can get this at Wal-Mart or a drug store... Good Luck, and get rid of the cat!!, or stay away from the cats!!
2006-09-27 17:32:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is one of the skin conditions caused by the Candida (yeast) fungus. It grows in our intestines and if it overgrows it can travel internally as well as externally.
To totally get rid of it, you may want to check out www.hufa.org, the yeast link, and the library link, to get the names of a few books that will clue you in on how to change the food you eat - to help you get rid of it.
2006-09-27 17:49:23 · answer #8 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got this a few years ago and the doctor did not give me a perscription, rather she suggested I use triple antibiotic cream twice a day. I did this for a week and noticed improvement, and eventually it disapeared. I would suggest not going to the docs right away, but trying this for two weeks. If there is no relief then I would seek a docs opinion...Good luck!!!
2006-09-27 17:27:42 · answer #9 · answered by NYGIRL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ring worm is kind of a fungus-based rash. Its not like you have a worm growing on your skin. :-)
I've got kids, so, trust me when I tell you,...... A fungal cream would work. Lotrimin or Tinactin. I mixed a hydrocortisone cream with the lotrimin, only because, it was somewhat itchy.
Where you got it from is another story? Its from dirt. And animals do carry this. So, if you have pets, please get them checked. And if you're a "planting, earthy" person,....this could be where you got it. Good Luck !!
2006-09-27 17:26:32 · answer #10 · answered by YBother62 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋