How can I get rid of ringworm for good? I got it awhile ago babysitting these kids and every once in awhile I get again. Right now I'm trying Tinactic spray. I've heard of using bleach on it, but that sounds weird. Help
2007-09-27 13:46:51 · 7 answers · asked by delia 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I had one years ago, I think me doc. gave me an ointment to put on it. It may have even been Lotimin an over the counter. Mine have never came back so you may need to ask a professional.
2007-09-27 13:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by pink25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fast Ringworm Cure?
2016-05-18 01:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by Delores 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a youngster which was many many years ago, I had a ringworm on the side of my head that made my hair fall out, It was huge. Not bad if your a boy right, but I am a girl & my mother swears that she got rid of it by blotting it with household bleach. No kidding, I have tried it on one I had several years ago on my forearm, from a stray kitten. It might sound freaky, but it is a lot cheaper than the meds the Dr. prescribed that didn't get rid of it.
2007-09-27 13:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Tina T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is actually a fungus, so if the over the counter treatment is not working you may need a prescription cream. Believe it or not bleach does work, water it down and use a cotton ball lsightly damp. You don't want to use too much and you don't want to use it near a lof of hair or on your face. Tea Tree oil can also help or try venegar.
http://www.tipking.co.uk/Health/Remedies/Ringworm/
http://www.dhpe.org/infect/ringworm.html
http://www.mothernature.com/library/bookshelf/books/48/173.cfm
2007-09-27 14:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I finally broke down and went to the doctor. (it kept hanging on) I got a prescription for a cream and have been using it faithfully 2 times a day. It is almost gone after 3 weeks. I am not familiar with using bleach, but that does sound rather drastic. Good luck to you.
2007-09-27 13:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by Patty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bluestar ointment has always worked well for me and my family. It is an anti-fungal, but is simply a camphor based natural ointment. Never had a recurrence after using it, by the way.
2007-09-27 14:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is constantly recurring then stronger anti-fungal medication is required. See a doctor for that.
2007-09-27 14:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to get them when i was younger and i found anti fungal cream very very affective. its the cream used for tinea. give it a try.. <3
2007-09-27 13:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Samath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put clear nail polish over it .It will go away fast.
2007-09-27 13:51:37 · answer #9 · answered by glenda w 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋