Doc's appointment is tomorrow, but this ringworm is killing me! What can I use in the interim?

Answer 1

I'm not joking...put some bleach on a cotton ball and wipe it down.

Answer 2

Lotrimin/ Fluconazole /Diluted Bleach. Over the counter topicals are good... don't use ANYTHING with a steroid in it. That will only make is worse. Ringworm is a fungus - not a worm. In the same family as Athlete's Foot. And Like the other guys says, bleach too, however dilute, dilute, dilute!!! 1 part bleach to 6 parts water and apply 3 times a day. This will get rid of it faster than Lotrimin. To relieve the itch, try also, Aveeno anti-itch cream.

Answer 3

The instructions I got for my 20 week ultrasound said to drink 32 ounces of water in the 45 minutes before my appointment. By the time I got there, I really had to pee. Bad. You're going to have a transvaginal ultrasound (basically, they put an ultrasound doohickey on the end of what looks like a giant dildo, slip a condom and some KY on it to complete the illusion, and then put it in your vagina. Boy was it surreal having my male doctor do that to me while my husband was standing there!! Yikes!!) Don't expect the kind where they put the thing on your stomach, or you'll be really surprised and probably more than a little upset. It's funny, my doctor has never instructed me to have a full bladder for the transvaginal sort of ultrasound - only the abdominal kind. I guess all doctors have different preferences, though. 32 ounces for the 45 minutes before, though, should be plenty to fill your bladder. I can't imagine waiting all night while pregnant!!

Answer 4

Hi There

Here are some remedies to use.

Cause
Ringworm is most often due to poor hygiene and/or too tightly enclosed clothing that can cause excessive sweating in the affected area. To treat and prevent ringworm, bathe or shower at least once a day, and change socks and underwear every day. If you use showers in public areas, such as in the gym, wear shower sandals to avoid fungal contact with your feet and toes.

Ringworm can also be a secondary condition associated with candidiasis. If so, follow the same recommendations provided under Candidiasis.


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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Topical applications of rosemary, tea tree, lavender, geranium, peppermint, thuja, and/or thyme can be helpful.

Diet: Avoid all sugars, alcohol, processed foods, and foods to which you are allergic or sensitive (screen for food allergies). Also avoid wheat and dairy products, and eat plenty of organic, fresh vegetables, as well as garlic and onions, both of which act as natural antibiotics. In addition, drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.

Herbs: To speed healing, apply a paste made of equal parts myrrh powder and goldenseal powder mixed with a little water.

Homeopathy: Useful remedies include Sepia, Arsen alb., and Graphites.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients are recommended: garlic capsules and probiotic substances such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteria, vitamin A, vitamin B-complexB-complex, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E, bee pollen, evening primrose oil, citrus seed extract (orally and applied topically), and colloidal silver (applied topically).

Topical Treatment: Tape or bandage a thin slice of garlic directly over the affected area for several days.


Best of health to you

Answer 5

You can use an over-the-counter fungicide like what is sold for Athlete's Foot and/or Jock Itch. I have successfully used tolnaftate cream for this, but you have to apply it more often. What the doctor can give you will likely be stronger and work more quickly.

Good luck!