2007-11-15 07:35:12 · 15 answers · asked by Back Field In Motion 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
If it's a fungus, like ringworm or something like that then I hope she was taking some sort of antifungal medication....
If she was taking something oral...she also should have been applying an antifungal cream or ointment.
Tinactin is used for athletes foot..but it is also an antifungal...buy some of that and see if it will work
Has she washed and soaked her hairbrushes and combs...? If not, then she is only reinfecting herself.
Has she or does she change her towel that she uses to dry her hair, frequently?
If all else fails, then she may want to go to a dermatologist...they are pretty good at these sorts of things.
Hand washing is another thing she can do to help herself.
2007-11-15 07:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fungus can be treated using medication, but if the conditions that the fungus like to live in don't change it may well not go, or it may return.
Maybe look to her diet - if she has a lot of sugar that can give things 'something to eat'.
Or check this article for alternatives, tea tree oil sounds promising (I'd pass on the wee therapy though!)
http://www.wddty.com/03363800369924694885/ringworm.html
2007-11-15 16:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by Em 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scalp conditions are dermatological concerns. Your scalp is part of your skin. Often, the first try at curing any type of fungal infection won't be successful. You should advise her to go back to her doctor. Fungal infections of the scalp can result in hair loss if left unattended.
2007-11-15 15:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by SUZE The Pink Lady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your friend possibly has tinea capitis (known as ringworm), if she has talked and seen her doctor and nothing is working she could try tenactin, or another form of 'athletes foot' cream. Ringworm is a fungus that can spread very easily, and using these kinds of creams/sprays will help it to go away!
2007-11-15 15:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by MOMMAMINDY 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most powerful treatment available without a prescription is Denorex shampoo. This stuff is nasty - it has an awful smell and it burns, but it usually works.
2007-11-15 15:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your friend has taken the meds for about 4 or 5 days and it's not showing signs of getting better, then they should definitely call/see the doc again!!
2007-11-15 15:39:05 · answer #6 · answered by androdameia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ur friend needs to see dr again but Ttree shampoo tends to be very good for the scalp and it is easy to find....keeps lice away and helps with dandruff too!
2007-11-15 15:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try macrobiotics, there is also a book called the master cleanser, tiny little book that speaks of a lemonade fast, very effective as a detox. good luck
2007-11-15 15:39:10 · answer #8 · answered by elpiri177 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a doctor. give us some info such as irritations that she has had itching or burning sensations.color what th skin looks like. my 8th grade tacher had a greenish tinted rash on hr forehead and was so gross lol
2007-11-15 15:43:09 · answer #9 · answered by sucksazz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a Tinea visacolor go to your doctor to get a fungicide
2007-11-15 15:38:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋