Does anyone know if vapor steam cleaning is affective for killing ringworm spores? and does FungRx really worK
465868
best thing for ringworm is "denerex". It is a dandruff shampoo. I had really bad ringworm and it got rid of it when nothing else could.
721033
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.
221806
Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete's foot), or the nails.\n\nPeople can get Ringworm from: 1) direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet, 2) indirect contact with an object or surface that an infected person or pet has touched, or 3) rarely, by contact with soil. \nRingworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine. \nTo prevent Ringworm, 1) make sure all infected persons and pets get appropriate treatment, 2) avoid contact with infected persons and pets, 3) do not share personal items, and 4) keep common-use areas clean. \n \n\n What is Ringworm?\n\nRingworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the characteristic red ring that can appear on an infected person's skin. Ringworm is also called Tinea.\n\nAnyone can get Ringworm. Scalp Ringworm often strikes young children; outbreaks have been recognized in schools, day-care centers, and infant nurseries. School athletes are at risk for scalp Ringworm, Ringworm of the body, and foot Ringworm; there have been outbreaks among high school wrestling teams. Children with young pets are at increased risk for Ringworm of the body.\nRingworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine. The medicine can be taken in tablet or liquid form by mouth or as a cream applied directly to the affected area.\nInfected persons should follow these steps to keep the infection from spreading:\n\nComplete treatment as instructed, even after symptoms disappear. \nDo not share towels, hats, clothing, or other personal items with others. \nMinimize close contact with others until treated. \nMake sure the person or animal that was the source of infection gets treated\n\nGo to your local drug store and see if they offer any over the counter products. If not then go to your doctor for a perscription
95178
This is really wierd but i swear it works!  Vicks Vaporub.  Use it on the nail and in a few months it's gone.  I swear!  Read it in one of the medical columns in the news paper, the Dr. swears by it!
536861
STEAM INHALATION\nIf you can get your self a humidifyer or steamer from a chemist youll never look back. You can leave it on all night and youll sleep like a log. You know how much good a hot shower does you when you wake up sick? Well imagine that all night. It also prevents anything settling in the mucous over night - a perfect breeding ground for pathogens. Most steamers have a section where you can add a little eucalyptus oil or any essential oils that will vaporise with the steam and can help with colds or sleeping.
176698
Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard \n\nHome Treatment \n\n\nYou usually treat ringworm of the scalp or beard with antifungal pills prescribed by a doctor. Shampoos available without a prescription are helpful if you use them along with prescription pills but, when they are used alone, they cannot completely destroy all of the fungi causing the infection.\n\nIf you have ringworm of the scalp or beard:\n\nBe sure to complete the full course of any prescribed medication, or follow the directions for products available without a prescription. They often require use for a period of time after symptoms go away. \nWash your hair or beard 2 or 3 times a week with shampoo that has selenium sulfide in it, or with a shampoo that contains ketoconazole. In severe scalp fungal infections, wash your scalp daily and wear a cap. You should boil the cap after you use it.3 \nAs soon as you start treatment, throw away your combs and brushes, and buy new ones. \nIf your infection is severe, your doctor may check you every 2 weeks during your treatment and once after your treatment is complete. \nFollow the suggestions for preventing ringworm, such as keeping your skin clean and dry, and not sharing hats, combs, or brushes with others. \nAsk your doctor whether your family members need to be tested. Family members can use an antifungal shampoo with selenium sulfide in it (such as Selsun Blue or Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment) to prevent the spread of infection. \nIt is not necessary to keep children out of school during treatment for ringworm of the scalp if the treatment includes a selenium sulfide shampoo to control shedding. It is also not necessary to shave the child's head.1
358910
With athletes foot the problem is because its a fungus the spores live in your socks, shoes and carpets... basically anywhere your feet have been! So the best plan is to carry on treating it for at least 5 days after your symptoms have disappeared. Then switch to an antifungal powder which you can use on a regular basis to keep it at bay :-)
322547
Hi, i had the same problem for long years, and one day i decided to act on it and stop taking prescription medication.\nI found GSE (grapefruit seed extract) i've been taking it now for 6 months, just 2 tablets a day. No prescription, no side effect, and safe for long term use. I'm eating everything. Of course i stopped eating all kinds of high fructose corn syrop things and hydrogenated oils and eating healthy yet very well. Ever since that day i've never had any yeast problems. GSE cleans up your body and keeps you from getting all kinds of infections and inflamations etc... you might want to try it... it's cheap too. I can help you more with this if you like let me know.
289793
I don't think herbal solutions are at all effective.\nLook here:
1123413
I purchase at herbal store an herb called Virastop. It is an enzyme and cleans the body from parasites. I give the children one when they complain of anal itching. The schools now a days do not clean the playgrounds therefore transferring ringworm's, tapeworms and pin worms in school aged children. You can tell when the child is itchy and they complain, especially at night.\n\nI give them one when they complain and they rid of them quickly. It is very safe for a 5 year old and anyone in the household or that uses the toilet must be treated also.\n\n* If your child cannot swallow the tablet. Place it in an 8 oz cup of orange juiceand have the drink it all.\n\nbest if taken at night 1 hour before meals as it helps to have an empty stomach and does not cause irritation.
759086
Forget all of that -- try 100% organic tea tree oil, twice a day (after washing/showering and drying feet). Just dab it on with a cotton wool bud (not too much) and the verrucas will go. Completely. With no pain or tingling. The tea tree oil also helps stop reinfection and minimises the risk of you infecting others.
558185
Live bacteria seems unlikely. Bacterial spores, no problems.\n\nYou would have more luck trying to isolate fungi.
464967
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
466722
First of all, how do you know you have it for sure?   If you DO have it, you need to speak to your doctor because it is contageous and needs treatment.\n\nScaly, ring-shaped, pink patches on the skin or scalp may indicate ringworm , a contagious fungal infection.\n\nTreatment:\n\nRingworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine. The medicine can be in taken in tablet or liquid form by mouth or as a cream applied directly to the affected area.\n\nMore on Ringworm:\n\nhttp://journals.aol.com/patoco2/FungusInfections/entries/785
85467
Look up a product called YeastBuster by Cycles of Life.  It has many applications and has had some tremendous benefits for "clearing up" problems that nothing else can.
563449
Please don't try home remedies. My friends went to the doctor, was prescribed a cream, and it cleared her arm up in a couple of days. To get rid of ringworm permanently, please seek professional medical advice
246542
*Chuckling for you dun get rid of dust mites, you learn how to  live with them* For the most part they do a service and are not parasites, but are symbiots to humans.\n\nMeasures to control house dust mites:\n    * Vacuuming carpeted areas regularly, preferably with a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner\n    * Regular damp dusting of surfaces\n    * Replacement of carpets with vinyl flooring\n    * Covering of mattresses and pillows with impervious materials\n    * Daytime internment of children's plush toys in a freezer\n    * Use of chemicals to kill mites (acaricides)\n    * Use of fungicides to kill Aspergillus\n    * Use an FDA approved air filtration & cleaning system (especially with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA+ filtration))\n    * Reduce ambient humidty below 70% to inhibit growth of Aspergillus\nThough these methods can help to reduce the level of house dust mites, attempts to eradicate homes completely have yet to be successful.\n\nIf the problem is allergies, then one must take regular shots...\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_mite