I think I got ringworm from my sisters kittens, how should I get rid of it fast?? will I give it to other people? and my doc gave me an antibiotic i forgot the name of it its a pill and i took it when I got bit by a cat ealier this year would it be good to take that? pls help thanks
2007-09-14 01:45:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Several ways you can get rid of ringworm. I get it sometimes from wrestling/grappling. You can use bleach to kill it immediately. Make sure you wash the area after wards. There's ointment you can buy (usually lamsil) to put on it. It dies within 48hrs of treatment, but you should still treat it for at least a bare min of a month with the ointment since it can lie within your bedspread, towels, etc. Don't take hot shower or go into the sauna as this will open your pores.
I'd also suggest bleaching/washing everything you've come in contact with (clothes, bedspread, towels, etc) after treatment to try to ensure you kill whatever may remain from when you previously lay in it. Ringworm festers and grows usually in damp, warm/moist conditions (hence why wrestlers are so prone to getting it among impetigo and other skin baddies)
You can also place [clear] nail polish over the area to dry it out/suffocate it.
All ringworm is athlete foot's/jock itch only in a different area. And yes you can give it to other people. If the antibiotic is for ringworm and isn't outdated, I think it'd be okay to take it.
2007-09-14 02:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by Manda 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fast Ringworm Cure?
2016-05-18 00:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ringworm is a fungus infection. It is not an actual worm. It can be spread by direct skin to skin contact.
The pill you have might be expired. So go see a doc and get a new prescription.
There are some over the counter treatments you might try as well. Go to your local pharmacy to speak to the ph armacists.
2007-09-14 01:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by nursebob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An anti-fungal creme should do the trick. Apply it regularly for a few days. Follow the instructions on the label. It should disappear in a couple weeks.
Antibiotics will not heal a ringworm.
2007-09-14 01:50:42 · answer #4 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is a fungus not a bacteria so an antibiotic will not cure it. You can go to walmart or your neighborhood pharmacy and pick up a fungal cream/ointment and apply it. Yes it can be spread to others. It may not go away as fast as you would like it too.
2007-09-14 01:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by troublesomesix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had the last week get ya some vicks sav, rub on it as often as possible it kills em but youll still have em on u for a couple of weeks but they will be dried out.. ;) An yeah they can be spread jus where I was put the vicks sav on him I got one one my face but I went to the tanning bed twice an after that it was completly gone so that works to an fast..
2007-09-14 01:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by ohio_gurl042 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother used to put finger nail Polish on ours and they never spread and were gone in a day or two.
This was 55 years ago and the polish was murderous red !
Be glad it's 2007 and not 1952 !!
2007-09-14 01:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by Bemo 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
An over-the-counter product called Lamisil works. After you put it on the affect area, make sure that you wash your hands. It is spread to others by direct contact so make sure that if anyone touches the affected area that they also wash their hands or area that touched you.
2007-09-14 01:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by junebug 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use neosporin anti bacteria!
2007-09-14 01:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by shaunda 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋