how can you treat ringworm?
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Treatments\nAn over the counter antifungal cream or ointment is the usual treatment for ringworm, except for tinea capitis, which is much more difficult to treat and often requires several months of an oral medication (like Griseofulvin).\nPrescription topical creams, suspensions and lotions are also available, like Loprox, Spectazole and Oxistat are also available. \nhttp://pediatrics.about.com/cs/commoninfections/a/ringworm.htm\n\nTreatment may include:\n\nTopical Treatment\nThis type of treatment is used for ringworm of the skin or body. It includes antifungal creams and powders. It usually takes at least two weeks for the ringworm to clear. After ringworm clears, treatment is usually continued for at least two more weeks.\n\nFor ringworm involving the body, hands, or feet, non-prescription treatment is highly effective. The following are some of the available treatments that can cure ringworm:\n\ntolnaftate \nundecylenic acid \nmiconazole \nterbinafine \nTerbinafine is significantly more effective than the other medications and usually needs only to be used for one week instead of the four weeks indicated above. Terbinafine, however, is considerably more expensive than the alternatives. \nOral Treatment\nThis type of treatment is used for ringworm of the nails and scalp. Early treatment for scalp ringworm is especially important to prevent permanent hair loss. Prescription pills are given for: \n\nScalp ringworm – for 4-8 weeks, and occasionally longer \nNail ringworm – for 4-9 months, and occasionally longer \n\nIf you developed ringworm from your pet, your pet should be treated as well. Check with your veterinarian for treatment procedures.\n\n http://ringworm.upmc.com/Treatment.htm\nhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_1172.html
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talk to a doctor - there are prescription treatments out there
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Dipping your feet into vinegar, lemon and garlic rubs. Alternate between these and wash diligently esp. underneath the nails. Also watch you r diet. it really works, much better than all of those creams.
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You may have had rigworm somewhere else on your body and and touched your scalp or someone who had it touched your scalp. Ringworm is highly contagious. You must be sure to wash and disinfect everything that may have come in contact with you and control the area. Do not itch or touch it, if you do make sure you wash your hands immediatley.
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Use over the counter athlete's foot cream just as you would for athlete's foot (follow directions on box).  Ringworm is caused by a fungus in the same fungus family.  If this is an infant consult a physician for treatment.
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I agree with the others--go to the doctor.  I work in natural medicine but I'd never suggest trying to treat worms herbally.  Herbal remedies take too long, are too unreliable and can be dangerous.  In my opinion, your physician is your best bet.
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yes they are ringworm ....don't take too long to see a doctor.God bless!
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ringworm is a fungal infection. DO NOT take antibiotics, it won't have an effect, antibiotics only kill bacteria and thats not the case here. Over the counter meds are OK, but if you want a bigger dose and strength of medication depending on the severity of your disease, see a doctor.
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Ringworm is contagious- usually you get it from direct contact (you would have had to touch her skin where the ringworm is), but sometimes from sharing clothing.  The only symptom is the rash itself- if you notice it on your body, start treating it right away- don't worry, it will go away!!!
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buy an anti-fungal cream such as tinactin or lotrim keep using about a week after the fungus appears to be gone, never heard of the vinegar treatment
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you need to wash immediately with soap and water after exposure, other than that, there's nothing else you can do. Ringworm usually shows up in about 7-10 days after exposure (i believe) I'm a vet tech and I work with infected animals, I've never gotten ringworm from one, and I wash my hands and arms immediately after i've touched the animal.
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Yes. It does sound like ringworm. He will need an atibiotic for it. My son got ringworm from a swimming pool. Right on his chest too., and he ran a fever with it. Good luck!
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Ring worm is actually not a worm, it's a fungal infection called "tinea cruris." It's caused by certain fungi found in the environment.\nYou want to keep the area as dry as possible and avoid topical steroids. You want to use topical anti-fungal meds like Spectazole, Nizoral, Lamisil...beleive it or not, one of the most effective and cheaper options is Monistat 7 - it's over-the-counter and safe too!\nIf a health professional can take a look, that would be best for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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A ringworm is a fungus infection. It is spread by direct or in-direct contract with infected preson or animal.
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How very odd that your doctor told you it looked like ringworm but didn't give you any treatment.  You should see another doctor.  But until you do, change detergents to a mild one, rinse bleach out well, and do not use dryer sheets.  From the location of your itching, maybe it is where underclothing touches you and it is irritating you.  Pay attention to what you have eaten on the days it shows up. Maybe you are allergic to certain foods.  It is also possible it could be some sort of scabies or other parasitic infection.  So see a doctor.  Good luck.
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fungus.  There are over the counter fungal medications for nails or see your doc.
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What do you want to treat it for? Do you wnat to soften it? Remove salt? Sterilise it? Remove pesticides? Remove colloids?\n\nNothing short of an activated charcoal filter or distillation will do al those things