my best friends daughter has a ring worm. How long does it take to clear up with treatment.?
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I had a kitten a few years ago that had ring worm, and then I got it. It takes about 2 weeks with treatment.
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Spray Tinactin on affected area 2 or 3x a day. But you have to be careful, because it likes to spread. \nThen take cloth pads like Johnson and Johnson 2x2 squares or whatever size you need. Cover up the area. Put tape around the outside of the cloth to hold it down. You don't want to tape over the area of the ringworm because you want that part to breath. Cutting off the breathing will cause it to stay active and it will never close and die. When your home and no one is around you need to leave it open and spray the tinactin on the area and let it air dry. Don't sleep on your back.Good Luck.
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yes they are ringworm ....don't take too long to see a doctor.God bless!
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If you've tried Blue Star Ointment or other creams that are similar without the ringworm getting any better, I would contact my Dr.  Good luck....ringworm is no fun!
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It is a infectious disease-mostly kids get--with a rash on feet, hands and mouth--it goes away in about 14 days--no big deal
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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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NO!!!   It should have cleared up within a few days!  See the doctor.
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i believe to cure ringworm that you need to use an antifungal, because it is caused by a fungus.  I would go to the doctor to get a prescription to clear it up quickly because it is communicable.
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Unfortunately, they are persistent and very hard to kill.  You will have to treat everyone in the house, including yourself, and every room in the house and your automobiles.  You have to wash her hair with the lice killing shampoo (don't use more than one a week or you can damage her scalp).  Very slowly and deliberately comb through her entire head of hair to remove bugs and nits.  Either rinse the comb with water and wash everything down the drain between sections or use paper towels to clean the comb and then seal the paper towels in a ziploc bag.  Remove all bed linens and replace with clean ones.  All bed linens and clothes must be washed in hot water (at least 130 degrees or hotter and dried in dryer with hottest setting for at least 30-45 minutes.  Use bleach on anything that will allow it.  Put all pillows in the dryer for at least 30-45 minutes (every day for the next two weeks).  Soak all brushes and combs in alcohol when not in use (for the next two weeks or longer).  Vacuum your entire house, matresses and furniture and remove the vacuum cleaner bag, seal it in a ziploc bag if possible and dispose of it in the outside trash can.  Comb through hair daily with lice comb to make sure you get out all of the nits, and retreat after a week.  Additionally, they have a devise called a "Robi-Comb" which you can use in between treatments and periodically to make sure they don't ever come back.\n\nI know it sounds like a lot to do, but that is what it takes to totally eradicate the little buggers.  They are relentless.  I wouldn't freak out too much.  It doesn't mean your child is dirty.  Quite the contrary.  The CDC in Atlanta stated that the cleanest children usually get it worse because the lice need clean, dry hair to attach the eggs (nits) to.  I wouldn't worry too much, it is quite a common problem with youngsters.\n\nGood Luck!
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It could be a a number of things and hemorrhoids and a few other things I can think of are usually painful if it's just showing up!  I would suggest observing for a day or two and if it gets bigger etc.  I would suggest seeking medical attention.  BTW she can try soaking in a hot tub of water with some alcohol in it for a day or two and see if it disappears maybe something bit her!
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Yes I would go to the doctor and get something for them. It's just worms. Poor you!
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around 10 days on average. Keep doing those sitz baths frequently and they'll mend sooner.
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Yes, rest.\nThat was the only treatment for my daughter too.\n\nFor info. on Henoch Schonlein purpura, have a look here:
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Ring worms cause ring worm - bad water and dirty ground
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i had mono about 18 months ago.  It was horrid, I have never in my life been so ill as I was those 2 weeks.  I recall having some stomach pains. However they lasted only about 3 days and were easily cured with Motrin.  If your daughter's pains don't go away in that time frame she needs to go back to the doctor for some visual studies of her spleen.  The spleen can rupture and that can be deadly if not quickly treated.  Mono is rough, but it is something anyone can deal with.  However, keep on top of her stomach pain to avoid any further issue.
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when my daughter was 7 months old she had an ear infection.I had her to the doctor two times still didn't cure it.I used granny's home remedies again. a fresh clove of garlic diced very small put in a jar and cover with olive oil let set over night,shake the jar twice the next day.Then strain and put the oil in a covered container and keep in the fridge.I gave my daughter 1/4 teas. every 4 hours and warmed some and dropped into her ear.After 1 day of this the next morning she coughed up quite a bit of flem from her lungs.She stopped pulling at her ear that same day.! Also if you know a smoker.have someone gently blow(puff) cigarette smoke in her ear and cover immediately with a warm towel I don't know how that cures it but I have seen it done many many times! Instant cure!
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SHe is probably not treating the entire family or house.  It is not enough to just do a treatment on a child.  She needs to be much more through in her efforts to rid her house of lice.  \nI prefer natural treatments, but for something this severe she needs to use chemicals like Rid or Nix.  In addtion to followng all the directions, she needs to bag up the bedding and hats, coats, throw pillows and stuffed toys for at least two weeks!!  She should also get a house spray and spray the carpets, couches, and mattresses.  \nIt is a lot of work, but you can't drop the ball on this, or you will have a recurring infestation.\nTo prevent future head infestations, she should have her family use a tea tree oil shampoo...Sally Beauty has a generic version of the Paul Mitchell brand that is great!