Ringworm???!!?!?!?!?!!!!?

Question

I might have it on my arm! What do I do to make it go away? Fast!
Now I am worried that it will spread and get on my head and I'll lose my hair and that would be BAD! Any suggestions? PLEASE

Answer 1

Ringworm can be treated topically (with external applications) or systemically (for example, with oral medications):

Topical treatment: When fungus affects the skin of the body or the groin, many antifungal creams can clear the condition in two weeks or so. Examples of such preparations include those that contain clotrimazole (Cruex cream, Desenex cream, Lotromin cream, lotion, and solution, and Lotrisone cream); miconazole (Monistat-Derm cream and Lotrimin cream, powder, and spray); ketoconazole (Nizoral cream and shampoo); and terbinafine (Lamisil cream and solution). These treatments are effective for many cases of foot fungus as well.

Answer 2

Topical antifungal drugs containing miconazole and clotrimazole, available by prescription or over the counter, are used to clear up the infection.

A folk remedy for ringworm is a 1:1 solution of cider vinegar and water. Another alternative is 2 drops Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Oil) mixed with an ounce of water. In cats and cattle, sulfurated lime rinses are often used to treat ringworm.

Enilconazole, as a rinse, is an effective ringworm treatment available in many countries for treating animals. Fungal infections may take a while to clear up.

Terbinafine is highly effective for Tinea corporis. It treats itching, burning, cracking, and scaling that accompany this condition. It cures most ringworm except the types affecting the nails or scalp, which are very difficult to treat.

Griseofulvin is a traditional drug used to treat ringworm in both animals and man. It can be very effective, but may produce side effects.

Undecylenic acid (Castor oil derivative) is an effective fungicide for fungal skin infections such as ringworm.

Answer 3

Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete's foot), or the nails.

People can get Ringworm from: 1) direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet, 2) indirect contact with an object or surface that an infected person or pet has touched, or 3) rarely, by contact with soil.
Ringworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine.
To prevent Ringworm, 1) make sure all infected persons and pets get appropriate treatment, 2) avoid contact with infected persons and pets, 3) do not share personal items, and 4) keep common-use areas clean.


What is Ringworm?

Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the characteristic red ring that can appear on an infected person's skin. Ringworm is also called Tinea.



What is the infectious agent that causes Ringworm?

Ringworm is caused by several different fungus organisms that all belong to a group called "Dermatophytes." Different Dermatophytes affect different parts of the body and cause the various types of Ringworm:

Ringworm of the scalp
Ringworm of the body
Ringworm of the foot (athlete's foot)
Ringworm of the nails


What is the treatment for Ringworm?

Ringworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine. The medicine can be in taken in tablet or liquid form by mouth or as a cream applied directly to the affected area.

Answer 4

Ringworm is an organism that needs to be treated with a fungus-killing medicine. Get to a Doctor.

Answer 5

Don't be wigging out like that, um, there should be some medicine that would heal it to go away. I had worms on my neck about 5 or 6 years ago, don't really remember what it was called.. Or maybe no, that was a allergic to the scar healer. I had ringworm on my arm too. Good luck.

Answer 6

There are lots of antifungals to treat ringworm, and it's ringworm, not cancer, so get a grip on yourself.

Answer 7

Lotrimin AF is good to put on ringworms. Run out to your nearest pharmacy and make sure you wash everything that has come in contact with it in hot water.

Answer 8

quick go get lamisil fungal NO BLEACH then go to the doctor 2 morrow fast tell him u might have ringworm and you have to get treated for it then from day to day wear athletic tape with prewrap tape and just walk around like its not there u'll be fine
BUT GO TO THE DOCTOR

Answer 9

A doctor can prescribe an antimicrobial ointment to put on your arm. After 24 hours of using the ointment, it won't spread. You can also use bleach on a cotton ball, BUT...if you are young, or have sensitive skin, I would not recommend that!

Answer 10

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