Treating Ringworm
By: Mark MonteiroTotal Views: 225, Word Count: 608,
Treating ringworm is a very simple process. The treatment of human ringworms involves topical ointments along with oral medications. Sometimes, the doctor may suggest a combination of both.
As we all know, ringworm is a condition which is caused by a fungal infection. It gets its name because of its appearance. It looks as a red, raised patch of skin having very lighter center. This center of ringworm may look like a blister and skin may appear scaly. Treating ringworm is most useful when it is treated in its early stages.
Treatment of Ringworm with Anti-Fungal Solutions
It is the most commonly used way of treating ringworm infection. The creams of anti-fungal solution can work great for ringworm, but its use during the early stages will give the best results. These creams are faster for helping the symptoms subside. Antifungal infections can be used in the following ways:
- Clean the infected area properly
- Remove hair from the affected area
- Apply topical cream on it and keep the infected area dry
- Cover this infected area properly to avoid the cream from rubbing off
- Continue the application of cream even though symptoms have disappeared
Here are some important points that will help you to avoid infection of ringworm as a preventive measure:
- No physical contact with ringworm infected people
- Avoid personal sharing of items such as hats, combs, towels or clothing
- Avoid public places such as swimming pools
- Avoid excess contact with animals or pets
The active agents in topical creams or tablets when used for ringworm treatments, help to slow down the growth of ringworm and to develop an immunity to kill the fungus. Sometimes, natural remedies work well against the infection of ringworm.
- Conventional Medicine
Antifungal creams are the most conventional medicine used for this treatment. If the rash of ringworm is not cleared up after two weeks, then report this to your physician.
Ringworms which affect the scalp or nails are more difficult to treat, so take advice of your doctor to cure this.
- Nutrition
Poor nutrition can make anyone more susceptible for the infections of molds and fungi.
A diet rich in essential nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E, zinc minerals and selenium, are normally important to make the body’s immune system strong. So try to add these nutrients in your diet to treat the ringworm from its root.
- Herbal Remedies
Tea tree, thyme, and marigold are antifungal in nature, so these are very effective in the treatment of ringworm. Apply the cream of tea tree, thyme, and marigold creams to the areas three or four times a day.
If you are having scalp infection, use a marigold infusion as a cleaner,
Then add five drops of tea tree oil or thyme oil to the rinsing water after shampooing.
- Aromatherapy
As ringworm is a fungal infection, oils which are having fungicidal action, can easily treat ringworm. Tea tree and myrrh, or lavender oil is normally used in aromatherapy to cure ringworm.
Personal hygiene and cleaned clothing can avoid the infection of ringworm. As prevention is better than cure, try to maintain hygiene in your life to avoid the occurrence of ringworm.
About the Author
Dr. Mark Monteiro is graduated from the Hazard University and done his MBA from the he University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Currently he is working as general physician at Elmhurst Loyola Center for Health. For over 15 years he has been a pioneer in the field of physician health. He has contributed to the treatment of many diseases like- ASTHMA, TUBERCULOSIS, HIV, HEPATITIS AND ITS TREATMENT.
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