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• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Herbal Remedies
• Part 2 of 2: Hygiene and Prevention
• Tips

Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects the top layers of the skin in various parts of the body. It is he who leads to mycosis of the feet, inguinal dermatomycosis and most fungal diseases of the scalp. With ringworm, a ring-shaped or circular red rash that resembles a worm forms on the skin. The affected skin often (but not always) itches, and the infection is spread by touch. While mainstream medicine is skeptical about natural treatments for ringworm, some herbal remedies are worth trying. If they do not help, you can use medical lotions and ointments with miconazole, clotrimazole, or other antifungal drugs at any time.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Herbal Remedies

1. 1 Apply tea tree oil to the rash. This oil is made from the leaves of the tea tree native to Australia. It has long been used for ointments for injuries and infectious diseases of the skin, including fungal and bacterial infections. Studies have shown that tea tree oil can also help with ringworm, especially if it affects the feet (athlete's foot). Topical cream with 10% tea tree oil can reduce the flaking, inflammation, itching and burning sensation of athlete's foot, but a bOhigher concentrations of oil (at least 25%).
   • To get rid of ringworm, try using tea tree oil 3 times a day for 4 weeks. Note that the oil has a strong scent that resembles the scent of pine.
   • Concentrated solutions of tea tree oil appear to be less effective than standard antifungal ointments that include clotrimazole or terbinafine.
2. 2 Try grapefruit seed extract (ESG). This extract is made from the seeds, pulp and white shell of grapefruit. It has antimicrobial properties and is a natural antibacterial and antifungal agent. ESG is sometimes used and has shown good results in treating yeast (fungal) infections, although its benefits for ringworm have not been studied. However, this extract is safe to apply to the skin, so it's worth a try.
   • ESG is safe for the skin and can be applied to the scalp - in fact, it is found in many natural shampoos.Let the extract soak into the scalp for at least 5 minutes before rinsing it off.
   • The extract can be prepared by yourself or purchased from a pharmacy. To make your own ESG, grind the grapefruit and add a little glycerin. Apply the extract to the affected skin 3-5 times a day for a week to see if it is helping you.
3. 3 Rub fresh garlic into your skin. Garlic cloves contain allicin, a compound that has many medicinal properties and is a natural antibacterial and antifungal agent. Some studies have shown that garlic oil (gel) is useful in the treatment of various forms of ringworm, including tinea and mycosis of the feet. Rub garlic oil into the affected skin 3-5 times a day for a week. If your skin improves, but the rash does not go away completely, continue rubbing in the oil for another week.
   • You can make your own garlic oil. To do this, crush or grind the teeth of fresh garlic. You can also find the oil at a pharmacy or health food store.
   • The downside to fresh garlic is its strong smell. Plus, it can tingle and even irritate those with sensitive skin.
   • Try applying garlic oil to fungal feet at night. Wear socks when doing this to avoid staining your bedding.
4. 4 Take baths with borax. Borax (sodium tetraborate decahydrate) powder is widely used in laundry detergents and insecticides. It consists mainly of boric acid salt and contains a large amount of boron. Borax has many beneficial properties and is a powerful antifungal agent. It is used to treat skin yeast infections, so it can be helpful for ringworm as well. Add a few glasses of borax powder to the water bath and soak for 15-20 minutes. If you have mycosis of the feet, you can dilute 1-2 teaspoons of borax in a basin of warm water and take foot baths.
   • Powder borax consists of soft white crystals that dissolve easily in water. It has a very low chemical odor and does not irritate the skin.
   • Prepare a stronger solution (or paste) and apply it to the scalp affected by ringworm. Wait at least 5 minutes for the solution to absorb, then rinse it off with water.
5. 5 Experiment with colloidal silver. It has long been known that silver solutions and compounds kill various microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. Before penicillin was discovered, silver preparations were widely used by doctors who noted their effectiveness. Colloidal silver solutions are tasteless and odorless and represent a suspension of silver clusters in distilled water. Silver kills some fungi and yeast, although there is no evidence of its effectiveness in treating ringworm. The long-term medical use of colloidal silver and its high safety make it worth trying.
   • Colloidal silver is available from drug stores. Use solutions at a concentration of 5-10 ppm (ppm) - more saturated solutions are more expensive and not more effective.
   • You can spray or lubricate the rash with silver 3-5 times a day for two weeks.
   • Colloidal silver can be made at home to save money, but the equipment will cost you $ 50-100.
   • Colloidal silver does not impart a bluish tint to the skin unless it contains protein.

Part 2 of 2: Hygiene and Prevention

1. 1 Keep your skin clean and dry. Ringworm is often spread from infected people by touch. In view of this, keep your skin clean so that the fungus cannot multiply and penetrate the surface layer of the skin.In addition, the fungus loves moisture and darkness, so you should dry your skin, especially after taking a shower or bath. As a general rule, regular washing with soap and water will prevent ringworm.
   • To avoid contracting mycosis of the feet, always wear flip flops or flip flops when showering in public places (gym or pool).
   • Once on the skin, the ringworm fungus multiplies and penetrates deeper, resulting in a flat, scaly patch that can be red and itchy. Then a slightly raised border is formed around the spot, which takes the form of a circular ring.
2. 2 Wash your clothes, bed linen and towels regularly. Ringworm also spreads through these items. Thus, if you suspect you have come into contact with someone with ringworm, wash your clothes immediately. If your spouse or partner has ringworm, wash bedding and towels regularly to reduce the risk of infection.
   • Wash clothes, bedding, and towels in hot water and borax to help kill the fungus. Chlorine bleach and benzalkonium chloride also have antifungal properties.
   • To reduce your risk of contracting ringworm, do not share your personal belongings with anyone, such as clothing, shoes, towels, or combs.
3. 3 Avoid touching pets with bald patches in their fur. Ringworm is often spread by contact with infected animals. This happens most often when you pet your cat or dog, or brush their fur. In addition, ringworm is common in cows and other farm animals. Therefore, try not to touch pets and other animals that have clear signs of ringworm - bald spots in the fur. In these places, the skin flakes, looks reddened and irritated.
   • Hands should be washed after touching pets and other animals, especially before eating or sleeping.
   • Ringworm can be spread easily by sleeping with pets.
   • If you find that your pet has ringworm, wear latex gloves and long-sleeved clothing when caring for it, and regularly vacuum the areas of the house that it frequently visits.

Tips

• Mycosis of the feet and inguinal ringworm is usually treated with over-the-counter antifungal ointments, lotions, and powders that are applied to the affected skin for 2 to 4 weeks. Common antifungal medications include clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, and ketoconazole.
• Ringworm (mycosis) of the scalp is less treatable, in which case stronger antifungal medications are usually prescribed that contain griseofulvin, itraconazole, or fluconazole. The course of treatment is 1-3 months. Regular creams, lotions, or powders are ineffective for treating the scalp.
• See your doctor if your skin hasn't improved after 4 weeks of home remedies.