How long does it take to heal a ringworm?

Question

Even when I use some cream it is still there and is it normal that the affected area became more red? I want to get rid of it. It's on my arm!

Answer 1

If it is diagnosed as ring worm, be sure the cream you're using is an anti-fungal cream. It should be applied to teh area twice a day for two weeks to one month. You should still apply even after seeing the lesions already cleared to completely kill the roots of the fungi. If you stopped just after a week of using it, it will recur and grow back..may even be stronger since they recognized the first cream you applied this may not be effective anymore.Hope this helps. God bless

Answer 2

Fast Ringworm Cure?

Answer 3

Are you sure it is ringworm? Did the doctor do a scraping and tell you it was ringworm. If you havne't seen the doc or did see the doc but it is not getting better then go back and get it checked out.

Answer 4

Anywhere from two weeks to five months to completely clear, dependent mainly on cleanliness and exposure to crowded areas. Characteristics of an unfavourable immediate environment as follows:

Frequency and likelihood of exposure to
- sweat, open sores like blisters, cuts;
- occlusive clothes (skin irritations from clothes, hence Tinea (see below)), preexisting skin allergies, cross-allergens;
- pets, infected pets;
- infected person previously in contact with damp surfaces, public areas, telephones, and so on;
- Areas of body affected (only arm as mentioned above);
- Extent of lesion as scaly circular patches with red raised borders;
- Whitening centers are sometimes indicative of the body healing;
- Type of antifungal medication prescribed: creams, powders or oral.

University of Pittsburgh suggests two weeks to remove major symptoms followed by another two weeks to clear up the condition totally.(1)

Included herein is some general information which is common to active sports persons (2) and conducive environments. (3)

The medical term is Tinea Corporus should you wish to perform further inquiries through the net. (Romans associate Tinea with moth of clothes whilst the Greeks, circular form Herpes.)

Answer 5

It can take up to and sometimes more than a month to get rid of this. Its a fungal infection it will go keep using the cream and use it as directed everyday if you dont it will come back worse than ever

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Keep applying the cream regularly, it could take a couple of weeks to disappear. Slowly it will begin to reduce in size and redness.

Answer 8

Hi,
I don't know what "Cream" you are using but you need a prescription.After you get the Rx it shouldn't take but a few days to go away. Don't scratch. Find out what pet you got it from, and have the pet treated.

Answer 9

Give it plenty of love and attention and keep it in a warm, dry place, give it plenty of water and nothing too heavy to eat (chicken broth is ideal) and pretty soon your ringworm will be looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed again!

Answer 10

You could ask your Dr or the local pharmacy for advice.