RE: Remedies for Ringworm
I've battled with ringworm on my skin for 4 months...dermatologist couldn't figure out what it was on my stomach (it was about 4-5 in. irregular spot) so he "biopsied" it and after having a stitch in for a week (and paying $100+), I was told it was just some type of dermatitis and he gave me steroid cream. Didn't do a thing!
I tried diluted clorox, vinegar, Hydrogen peroxide, windex, rubbing alcohol, etc. but found that the only way to keep it dying off was to clean it with ONE of those, patting gently from outside the rash toward the inside (no messing with it...it only spreads that way). To gently clean with one of the above liquids, I use the 1-2" round or square cotton pads...using a new one each time, and then just soak one good an put it on the skin and let it stay there for about 1-3 minutes to be sure it's soaked in to the skin. Then, I let it air dry and smother the area with Desitin or Zinc Oxide creme (some have said toothpaste and tiger paste which probably would work too. It has to be something that you can put on thick and will dry out the skin, generic diaper rash ointment is my favorite) and put on a band aid or sterile bandage that is larger than the outer circle...in fact one that's quite a bit larger is better so adhesive doesn't touch the area. When it was really bad on my stomach, I would use the 4x4" sterile bandage patches from Walgreens and a use the white or clear medical tape and tape around it. You need to do this 1-2 times a day. Do it for 2 weeks after your infection has cleared up so it keeps on killing any remnants behind (if you don't....you'll be like me and have it for many, many more months!).
And, the last thing I have been doing to keep it from spreading to me, my family or others at work. I bought 6 large white bath towels. I use a separate one for my hair/head and one for my body each time I shower. I never use them twice without washing first. After use, I will wash them in hot water and clorox. I also clorox white sheets on my bedding and wash other blankets, etc. that touch my skin (and underwear) in hot water frequently in the washing machine and dry them all thoroughly. Some here have said using vinegar or borox--that would probably work too, but haven't tried them.
You have to declare WAR on this fungus or it will stay around indefinitely! I also found the more I could be sure to shower after exercise, wear looser clothes, get more sleep and anything to improve immune system, the faster it will die off and go away! Good Luck!
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I had GB Surgery and I noticed that the area around the cut was turning brown and itched like the dickens, there were also other spots starting to show up on my shoulders and around my ribs, I used all kinds of creams and then I started using athletes foot spray and though the healing process was slow I now have control by using this spray. Its like $3.00 at a dollar store and does give instant relief.
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What should I use? There are so many things to use; garlic, toothpaste, clear nail polish, cremes, tea tree oil, etc. But it's on my face and I don't want it to get nasty and red. What should I use? Will a scar appear when it's gone? I only have one spot.
Posted on 12/16/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Usually an anti-fungal cream will get rid of ringworm. But it can take a long time, even weeks. Good luck.
Posted on 12/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I discovered the rash on both my arms from elbow to hand for at least two weeks was ringworm. I have since been battling it for the past three weeks and I am finally noticing a let up in its intensity. (I did use some techniques read online i believed made it worse though) I have done so much research online in this time and tried almost everything suggested. Here is what i have found:
First I tired over the counter anti-fungal creams:
when applied during the day this seemed to help with the itching and irritation. When applied at night it also helped with itching and irritation, but after waking in the morning the ringworm wasn't as red and a little flakey on the surface, I thought it was healing only it would get worse again during the day.
I found this antifungal at the health food storehttp://www.homehealthus.com/flash_content/categories.asp?categoryid=4
Yeast infection creams are the same ingredient as the antifungal my doc prescribed. So if you can find a good deal on yeast infection creams. It's cheaper. Targets brand is $4.
so then i tired bleach.
BLEACH: DILUTE DILUTE DILUTE. I didn't and ended up with chemical burns. At least dilute 1part bleach : 3part water. I am a bit concerned that the bleach made the ringworm worse and helped it to spread. Bleach will kill the fungus but it will also eat the surface of your skin making it possible I believe for the fungus to spread and burrow into these new surface 'cuts'. This is how I believe mine became much worse... so be careful.
I found that patting a diluted mix of bleach with a cotton swap on the ringworm and letting it sit for a few seconds then rinsing off immediately under running cold water, and repeating this process a few times immediately afterward once a day worked well. Then I applied fresh aloe from the plant to help with the slight burns and let it dry on my skin before putting on a layer of anti-fungal cream. IF YOU USE BLEACH BE CAREFUL YOU DO NOT MAKE IT WORSE!
If done carefully the skin may turn red around the ringworm and the next day some of the ringworm may turn brown and flake off. I tired a fresh GARLIC paste. Seemed to work but not with immediate results. I also bought garlic pills and was taking them.
i tried a fresh TURMERIC ROOT paste. This too felt like it was helping but no immediate results. Tried both the mashed root and a paste made from the powder. The paste made from the powder gave the skin a very warm and healing feeling. i would imagine would be very useful if you are very itchy.
i tired COLLOIDAL SILVER on the skin surface. This did not seem to do anything.
GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT made the ringworm itch, itch, itch, but again, I did not dilute.
TANNING BEDS. Please if you do this. Bring your own lysol or something and clean up after yourself so you do not spread the ringworm (you never know how lazy or unaware the person cleaning the beds might be).. bad karma if you spread it when you could prevent it. This actually seemed to be the one thing that really helped mine.. though it didn't get rid of it, it killed a lot of it off.
I also ordered a 10% SULFUR CREAM and a SOAP from: http://www.sulphursoap.com/ it hasn't arrived yet and I have hopes it would work. I've heard positive feedback about sulfur. The cream and soap were also inexpensive and they have free shipping.
Then I ordered a $10 dollar portable black light made for tracking pet stains so I can monitor where the ringworm is and isn't. This too is on the way.
I think what helped the most was using the diluted and very carefully placed bleach. Fresh aloe. a little sun exposure. and anti fungal lotions.
Wash your clothes in very hot water and bleach or vinegar or borax or something extra than soap to kill the fungus it will last through the wash I've heard! Wash your bed sheets, and towels! Stay clean! Highly possible to keep reinfecting yourself!
and be conscience not to spread to others!!
keep treating the ringworm for a month after it appears to be gone.. it may still be underneath the skin ready to resurface in hospitable conditions.
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Okay, I need help, my ringworm started out as a small patch on my arm, when i got a prescription from the doctor for it, it has only seem to have gotten worse! It has now spread all the way down my right arm and onto my left arm. It has also spread onto my collarbone, but that is only a small patch. I really don't know what to do, there is so much advice on here I don't know which one to take and which one will make it worse! Please help!
Posted on 12/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hey,
I have had ring worm for a week now. The first one that I had was on my chest and it just looked like a scrape at first for about 5 days, finally after I took a shower I realized that it was ringworm. Right after I noticed this one, a new one appeared on my arm.
I have been taking apple cider pills three times a day and ever since I have started this, no more have appeared. However, before I went on the pills three more appeared. The first two ones that I had have now gone away. I treated these two with wasabi. The wasabi burned the whole area, but it got rid of the ringworm.
I continue to clean the area with tea tree oil and I keep all of them covered with New Skin, works like nail polish, but it's actually a disinfectant. I also go to the beach daily. I am going to put wasabi on the other three spots. I am very confident that it works better than anything else as long as you keep the area covered.
Posted on 12/02/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have not had the red well delineated blotch on my cheek diagnosed yet; one doctor said it was rosacea but another alternative (GP) told me to put neat Vitamin C paste on it. Tonight I am trying an anti viral oil and in the morning some 3% hydrogen peroxide. Then I'm going to the Dr. I bet he won't know that the ultra violet light is definitive for the diagnosis. I can feel it coming on: Hydrocortisone Cream which they give for everything. No way am I doing that. I hope to have a blood test to eliminate Lupus, but the ridge of the mark to me, make me believe it is tinea. I am now checking my cupboards to see which natural remedies I have. If it weren't on my cheek believe me I would put the super glue or nail polish. I have some wart cure (salycilic acid) does anyone know if that can make any difference.
Janina
Posted on 09/26/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I read that using the skin of a walnut will work for ringworm, so I tried it. I cut the green skin of a walnut and put the juices from the walnut on my ringworm. It burnt so bad and made the area very sore for many days. It actually seemed to make the ringworm worse. I would never recommend anyone doing this. I used Monistat for yeast infections then put gold bond powder over it and it was gone in a week.
Posted on 08/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Use lemon and cut it in half then put salt on one half and rub it on the infected area.
Editor's Note: I've found this a few different places. Do rub very gently. It will probably sting.
Posted on 08/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have ringworm on my arm and used blue star ointment covered it up with a band aid and it went away. However then I noticed I was getting one on my nose and panicked. I looked up some remedies online and heard a lot of people using bleach/clorox. I put clorox on it first then some peroxide after that I put a band aid on it woke up the next day and it was barely there. I also bought some asepso black soap which is an antibacterial soap for your body and face. I bought lysol because on the lysol bottle it says it kills fungus. Then I told my dad about it and he went to a pharmacist and they told him to get lamisil. This really sucks and having one is made me really depressed I spray everything with lysol.
I carry around germ-x with me. I plan on getting some tea tree oil today and some garlic. I heard it's also good to eat some of the garlic as well. I was wondering about astringent though. its clearing up and going away already since putting that clorox on their. My dad said he couldn't even see it. I hate to say it but the clorox really helped. I'm just glad it's clearing up and going away.
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Please go to the doctor and get a prescription for ring worm. It's not that hard to get rid of.
Posted on 07/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
Try this, it works
Whenever you bring a new animal into the house, give it a good wash with benedine, it's a surgical iodine antibacterial antifungal wash. It's dark red, but the color doesn't seem to affect the hair. I wash the cat or dog with dawn or palmolive dish soap diluted with water, then the betadine and keep it on for 10 minutes then wash out. You can treat any ringworm affected areas with crest toothpaste. Forget the bleach, it's toxic, if this doesn't work along with washing bedding, etc, then you need the vet for internal medicine, prevention works best.
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My dog had it and I used Windex. After about a week I could see the hair start to grow back. It's been a month and the hair has all filled in now. I discovered it on my lower back and used the Windex on myself about 4-5 times a day and it's only been a week and it's almost gone. Any store brand window cleaner works too. Good luck.
Posted on 05/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just got over my first case a ringworm. It took a couple of weeks before I figured out what it was, by then I had a quarter-size classic mark on my cheek. I tried, bleach, lotrimin, tanactin, nuskin...you name it. They all helped halt the spread but none of them made it go away. In the end, I adopted what many suggested - Tea Tree Oil. Once I realized that GNC probably carried it, and they did, a multi-daily treatment first with rubbing alcohol, then with Tea Tree did it. Three days later is was barely noticeable. Five days later is had disappeared. It really stinks and takes a special trip to get, but it's cheap and extremely effective. Try it.
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I have had ringworm for about 3 1/2 weeks now. It has spread to 4 different parts of my body and it is the worst thing ever. The sores are sooo itchy and I have been doing everything I can to avoid contact. I have even gone to the doctors and the only thing he gave me was cream. It hasn't really helped a great deal either.
Something I found that has really helped to clear it up is Head and Shoulders shampoo. It contains Zinc and it is actually helping a lot. I have been using it for about 2 weeks now and it is almost gone. Just as I thought I was getting rid of it for sure though, it spread to my leg. Now I have to be extra careful it doesn't go anywhere else.
I am going to try the clear nail polish trick. I have a question though. Won't it harm your skin if you put that on? I can't imagine the chemicals being very good for your body.
Posted on 02/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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About 2 years ago my son developed a ringworm and since then it has spread to everyone in the house. We've tried bleach and tea tree oil and they still keep recurring. HELP! I am sick of this!
Posted on 02/24/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi,
I have been breeding Persian cats for many years. It seems that if one is in the breeding business long enough he or she will have to deal with ringworm at sometime. I am speaking from experience. I have tried many, many things that did not give me the result I was seeking. Here is the best advise I can give for treating pets with ringworm. First keep in mind that it will take time and persistance. Do not expect over night results except for a miricle which I do believe is possible through Jesus Christ.
You will need the following 3 products for best results to treat your pets with ringworm.
Malesab shampoo, Program flavor tabs (Lufenuron) and Lamisil sold for (atheletes foot treatment)
1. Program (Lefenuron) flavor tabs (used for flea control with puppies, kittens, dogs and cats.
2. Malesab Shampoo.
Program and Malesab shampoo can be purchased at www.calvetsupply.com
I have found you will save if you buy Program tabs portioned for up to a 90 pound dogs. Buy these size tabs whether you are treating a dog or cat. It's the same ingredients as the tabs advertised for cats.
You must divide the tab according to the @ wieght of the animal you are treating. Double the amount that is recommended for treating fleas for each dose. Instead of once a month, repeat the double dose 3 to 4 times a month. Wait @10 more days and repeat the process. Program (Lufenuron) is very safe even at higher doses. I have used it on many young kittens and and adult cats. The only side effect I have seen is possibly constipation. I have treated kittens @ 6 to 8 weeks by using @ 1/5 tab once a week for about a month and repeated after 10 days if needed. Besides using program shampoo your pets with Malesab shampoo about once a week to every ten days , less often as you see improvment.
3. Lamisil can be purchased at a drugstore like CVS. Apply lamisil (Used for atheltes foot) wherever you visibly see ringworm spots. This is an important step also. It will keep thoes visible spots from spreading. Apply Lamisil once to three times daily.
You must keep these treatments up about a month after the coast looks clear. If you do not you may find the same spots strating up all over again. Just keep your eyes open
This is the best advise I can give and these three products worked better then any other method I have used. It will take commitment and work on your part. Don't give up and you will conquer.
Malesab shampoo cost @ $16.00 for a 12 0r 16 0z bottle.
Program tabs costs @ $40 for 6 tabs or @ $70 for 12 tabs. if purchased from Calvetsupply.com
It is a better saving to purchase 12 tabs. They last for @ 5 years or more and it is good to have them on hand for ringworm or fleas egg treament. For kittens and puppies kittens because it is gental and safe.
I would like to add: Scrub areas where ringworm is seen well with a rough cloth when shampooing your pets. It is a very important step to leave that shampoo on for 10 minutes. Do not go past fifteen minutes or the shampoo can cause irritation.
I found that Malesab shampoo is the best of all shampoos I have tried for ringworm. I used sulfer shampoo recommend by my vet with poor results compared to Malesab. Malesab may even be usefull for people too. I would not be afraid to use it on myself. There is also a Malesab spray available for use inbetween shampoos. I have not used this myself.
Keep infected pets away for other animals and children in your home. This is a pain but you might considering keeping them caged or in a room by themselfs until you are sure they are over ringworm. Once it's over you and your pets can go back to a normal life!
My last comments: If you feel you can not afford Program and must leave out this step at least use Malesab shampoo and lamisil. For cases of ringworm that have progressed for a while I highly recommend all three products. Also disinfect your home as much as possible. I have used clorox disinfectant spray and other sprays that kill fungus in area of my home where spores could be present.
Please consider that if you depend on a vet for treating your pets with ringworm you will pay far more then it will cost you to treat your animals with these products yourself!!!
Posted on 01/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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To those of you who asked if Tea Tree Oil is safe to use on animals, the answer is, unfortunately, no. The basic reason for this is that animals can't metabolise it safely nor effectively.
For everyone suggesting bleach, while it may work, it will cause chemical burns on the skin so if you're game to try it, at least dilute it a great deal first. Since what the bleach is doing above and beyond anything else is drying out the affected area, there are far milder solutions kinder to your skin. Tea Tree Oil (for people only, remember!) and/or vinegar will achieve precisely the same thing, do not contain synthetic chemicals and are excellent disinfectants.
One of the main reasons ringworm comes back after treatment is stopped is because of a) the clothes and bedding worn during the time of infection still carrying the fungi and b) the body still carrying spores more or less hidden away. The best thing to do is to wash your bedding and clothing with either a bleach, vinegar or over the counter anti-fungal wash in very hot water and, also, continue to treat the affected area on your skin for at least two weeks after the red marks go away to ensure you've killed off all of the nasties.
Hope this is helpful :)
Posted on 11/30/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
Ehhh...
Poop on ringworm. This sucks. I have about six spots on my face and neck, ranging from pimple size to quarter size. I have eczema so I tried my hydrocortizone cream on it at first. Helped with the itching but it didn't go away. After a few days, I figured out it was ringworm. A friend told me about using bleach, so I dabbed a Q-tip with some and hit the infected spots. Burned like crazy and aggravated it, and it didn't go away either, so I threw that idea away. Then I bought some generic brand anti-fungal cream and I've been slathering it on since then. Today is Monday and I bought the stuff Thursday night. I can't really tell if it's getting any better... maybe a tiny bit, but not enough for me. So I just got back from the store with a bottle of vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and tree tea oil. I'm going to try the salt bath method and put some salt on my battle wounds, then follow up with some tea tree oil, and possibly some toothpaste before I go to bed. I know toothpaste works well to dry up pimples before they reach the surface, so maybe that'll help. I'm bringing out all the big guns for these suckers. You guys are lucky. You don't have them on your face like me. I feel like a leper and all my employees make fun of me and act like I'm infected with some doomsday virus. :(
Posted on 11/26/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
Ehhh...
Poop on ringworm. This sucks. I have about six spots on my face and neck, ranging from pimple size to quarter size. I have eczema so I tried my hydrocortizone cream on it at first. Helped with the itching but it didn't go away. After a few days, I figured out it was ringworm. A friend told me about using bleach, so I dabbed a Q-tip with some and hit the infected spots. Burned like crazy and aggravated it, and it didn't go away either, so I threw that idea away. Then I bought some generic brand anti-fungal cream and I've been slathering it on since then. Today is Monday and I bought the stuff Thursday night. I can't really tell if it's getting any better... maybe a tiny bit, but not enough for me. So I just got back from the store with a bottle of vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and tree tea oil. I'm going to try the salt bath method and put some salt on my battle wounds, then follow up with some tea tree oil, and possibly some toothpaste before I go to bed. I know toothpaste works well to dry up pimples before they reach the surface, so maybe that'll help. I'm bringing out all the big guns for these suckers. You guys are lucky. You don't have them on your face like me. I feel like a leper and all my employees make fun of me and act like I'm infected with some doomsday virus. :(
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Try this:Pierce's Nu-Stock, wonderful stuff found in your horse supply stores, or order from www.jefferspet.com or visit their site: www.nustock.com
Posted on 11/26/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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If you use bleach, don't be a meat-head and use straight bleach. Dillute to 6:1 ratio and only apply for a short time. Apply gently with a q-tip instead of a paper towell. I used straight up bleach for about a minute with paper towel (bad, bad, bad), and the area is now scarred as hell. It got rid of the fungus, but by the time the scabs are gone, the cream would have been equally effective.
Posted on 10/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I really dislike ringworm! I still have it its been a week already and I can't tell if this cream from the doctor is working. I've been using a band-aid to cover it up not knowing the it can make it worse. I advise you to use one only when at work or around children or pets. Gosh, I wish I was free of it. I work in a laundry dept. for a nursing home. Just my luck to catch it at my job, but finally going on these home remedies sites. I'm hoping it'll work. I am now trying the penny and vinegar thing and the rubbing alcohol too and I'm desperate. I'm about to go out and buy some windex and tea tree oil. Wish me luck!
Posted on 09/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
scratch them with a wooden fork
this is why i scratch pets with sticks from now on.
i'm still a sucker for these cats that act like they've
never been petted in their life.
now i'm "hang on a minute while i go get a fork or something to scratch you with you damn leper cat"
scratch them with a wooden fork
Posted on 07/30/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Question..... is tea tree oil bad for animals, I've heard it is... and why??
Posted on 07/22/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I know this contridicts everything everyone is saying, but when I visited my vet about ringworm, he told me that without a host(in terms of the fungus being a parasite) it can't really survive for long. He just told me to kill any living ones by putting my bed sheets outside in the sun, because apparently UV rays kill fungus, or at least aid in it. He also suggested that I go outside without sunscreen on a hot day(now thats not a reccomendation you hear too often!) to help kill it.
Also, on animals make sure you scrape all of the fungus flakes off before applying ANYTHING. I use a stiff toothbrush or eyelash/eyebrow comb.
I'm not sure if you can get pills for yeast infections OTC, but my doc prescribed oral meds for that purpose and it cleared it right up.
Best of luck!
Posted on 07/22/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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i just used a bleach/water concoction!! But it didnt say if i was to wash it off or not!! Help!!
Posted on 07/19/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just tried the clear nail polish. I cleaned the spots of ring worm and dried it good, then applied the nail polish it does burn but the burning goes away in a couple of minutes and im a girl and i didn't cry or anything just cursed a little so i think everyone should be ok if they try this, ill let you know in a couple of days if it works im gonna keep applying it. PLEASE DO NOT USE BLEACH IT IS A VERY BAD IDEA.
Posted on 06/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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GSE is one of the very best cures for the ringworm fungus! That's "Grapefruit Seed Extract", & you can buy a liquid form at any Health Food store for about $12. GSE needs to be DILUTED! This is VERY important if using on your face or sensitive areas. If you don't dilute it, GSE may "burn" your skin.
A WARNING for those with LIVER DISEASE
Do NOT use GSE in any form if you have Hep C or any other form of Liver disease as it can cause damage to your liver. It can even cause damage to your liver by just putting it on you skin. (a side note: If you have liver disease, don't even drink Grapefruit Juice or eat Grapefruit... This is because Grapefruit makes your liver put out different liver enzymes, This is why you shouldn't mix Grapefruit Juice with certain medications)
mechanism of Grapefruit-Drug interactions:
http://www.powernetdesign.com/grapefruit/
If you don't have a problem with your liver, GSE is GREAT STUFF!
Here's more info about GSE:
http://www.nutriteam.com/index2.html
GSE's FAQ:
http://www.nutriteam.com/faq.htm
How GSE works:
http://www.pureliquidgold.com/#grapefruit-seed-extract-works
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Also A NOTE from a MD about fungus infections:
I talked with a Medical Doctor who was also a Naturalpath, she said that any Fungus is not gone until 2 weeks AFTER the symptoms are gone, AND you should keep using the medicine for 2 weeks AFTER THAT! (because there may be tiny fungus "spores" lurking in & beneath the skin)
* ALSO:
If you can cover the ringworm fungus area with clothing you can bleach, do so! (wear a T-shirt under your clothes if that will cover the area, or wear white socks if the fungus is on your feet or ankles) Remember to BLEACH your pillow case (at least every other day) if the ringworm is on your face, head or neck)
---> Use "Selsun Blue" shampoo to clean the ringworm area, especially the scalp & beard area. Many dermatologists recommend applying Sells Blue to the ringworm area - Selsun Blue is an "over-the-counter" dandruff shampoo. (the active ingredients differ from other dandruff shampoos)
This is a VERY GOOD article about getting rid of ringworm:
http://www.metrowrestling.org/ringworm.html
Natural Methods:
http://www.lacetoleather.com/ringworm.html
You can also add about 1 Tablespoon of Bleach to your bath water & soak for about 20 min or so. This is like swimming in a pool with chlorine. The chlorine bleach helps to kill the fungus & also opens the pores to accept your fungus cream or GSE.
*** USE CAUTION: only use a SMALL amount of bleach, a TINY BIT will do the trick, more will kill you!
Posted on 06/25/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've tried salt, toothpaste, miconazole, garlic... everything. I am SOOO close to just taking a hot match to it. I'm dead broke so I'm willing to anything in regards remedies. It's embarrassing and annoying... not to mention, i have lupus... GREAT. I believe I caught it from my neighbors cat, and i'm afraid my cats might get it (i never let them outdoors). does anyone know if an animal can get it from a human?
amberquiroz AT gmail.com
what i do know...
DONT scratch.
DONT use anything with a cortisone base --it's like adding fuel to fire.
TRY NOT TO TOUCH IT.
take benadryl or another antihistamine for the itch.
DO Lysol your bedding EVERYDAY unless you can wash it everyday... Hell, carry Lysol with you if you're FORCED to go somewhere... I'd rather look crazy than look like a leper Even then, ringworm usually has a 10 day incubation period, so be sure to sanitize your car and comforters... laundry piles, carpeting, furniture... EVERYTHING. even remote controls. Anything you touch... if you don't disinfect it, you risk reinfection.
In my house.. if I haven't Lysol-ed it already... it's been bleached.
Posted on 05/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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The (liquid) athletes foot fungus sprays work very well for this, it kills the fungus on contact and then the infected (ring) area can heal.
The healing prossess will take longer the worse the infection of the area is. if you catch it fast before it really gets infected (red, bumpy ring), healing only takes a couple of days or so....
Again, once sprayed, the fungus on the area sprayed will be killed.
We have/had it on/in the soil under our home and my son and I both caught it working under the house 15 years ago pulling the wires for the alarm system, as well as did the cats when they were under there with us. The land was open pasture before the home was built in 1983, with lots of animals around, dogs, cats, horses, goats, mice, you name it... and it rained for days as the foundation was being put in and the floors put down (pier and beam) I figure the moisture and darkness under the floor caused it to thrive just before it dried out under there and now I must disinfect the underside of the home to kill off the spores there.. Nobody has been back under the home and the problem has not returned to either us or the cats.. but, I am fixing to have to get back under there now in 2007 and Im looking over the net for way's to disinfect the ground under the home before i have to crawl under there again and lay on the ground.
Will a Bleach mixture do the trick ?
Im not sure of the life span of the spores and I want to make sure there killed off before work starts..
Thanks for any ideas.
Bob
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I wound up with four ringworm fungus circles on my stomach after my son brought it home from a road trip he took to Mexico. My son had been using the OTC lotions for at least 3 weeks with no results. I read in my Nutritional Healing book to use crushed garlic. Take a garlic clove and crush it. Put it on the ringworm like a poultice and put a large bandage or gauze on it to keep the garic in place. It will start to burn. I kept it on about 10 minutes and then took a shower and washed it off. It did leave a burn but the rings were no longer apparent. I still continue to put tea tree oil on twice a day, but mine doesn't even look like ringworm anymore. I noticed the fungus on myself on Saturday and this is Tuesday. I just have slight splotches on my skin where I assume the garlic was more concentrated and actually gave me a slight burn. No itching at all. Garlic with a follow up of tea tree oil seems to work for me. I also am taking garlic capsules internally. along with acidophilous tabs and yogurt, and golden seal caps. Suggestion is reduce the amount of sugar and fatty foods(ringworm thrives on it)
Posted on 01/23/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Christopher A. Brown (Guest Post)
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My ringworm is all but gone. I increased the quantity a little, 2 squirts or so and rub the windex in. Washing with very hot water and soap before and apply the windex to the warm skin seems to work better. I apply about 4 times a day perhaps a little more if the itching persists.
Applying to open pore after cleaning pustules is not painful to any degree to mention. I'm going to continue a single application a day for another few days to be sure it is gone.
The skin looks absolutely normal. No ill effects from the windex at all. This IS the cure.
One tip, rinse the windex from your hand as if you rub your eye with any trace of windex it will get sore.
Posted on 01/08/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a ringworm that keeps on spreading on body. I have washed everything that has came in contact. It was passed from my little brother to my sister and then to me I have three of them now and I have tried lotrium and it doesnt have any effect. What should I do????
Posted on 12/20/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I visted a friend with a Shar Pei dog having a bad case of something, hardly any hair on the back half. The dog, starved for affection, demanded it. I only pet the front half that had hair. Telling myself to wash my hands immediately when I got home. Forgot, scratched an ingrown hair on my chin, the next day the Follicle was inflamed, and the skin was raw and flaky. The day after it spread to 4 or 5 more, the day after more and a few on the vermillion line below my lip was swelling.
I bought over the counter hydrocortisone 1% and tried it. No real fight against the infection, went to the local hospital to identify it. The doctor couldn't diagnose it and prescribed benedryl for the itch and 0.5%hydrocortisone. it didn't work as well as the over the counter I'd first gotten and I figured using the benedryl for the itch would just make me unaware of the problem and spread.
I went to a dermatologist who took one look at it and said "RINGWORM", prescribed Oxistat cream, 1% and hydrocortisone 1%-Iodoquinol 1% then said, come back if its still there in 3 weeks.
It continued to spread and the pustules increased with one deep at the base of a Follicle swelling painfully.
Then I read this page, in looking through it I found this
"Post By bronwyn (Guest Post) (03/28/2005) I would definately not be using Windex on an animal (it's made for cutting through grime on windows!"
But following it I found this.
"Post By Fran Marie (Guest Post) (03/26/2005)
Well, My husband had ringworm on his right hand and had had enough when he said it started winking at him!!
He took a bottle of Windex with him and sprayed it about three times a day. It was gone in a couple of days!! It's been almost a year and nothing has returned. You only need to give it a small, quick spritz."
The ringworm got worse with pustules popping up from more Follicles while spreading. Getting desperate I reviewed the options. I happened to have a bottle of windex and thought about it. The greasy creams seems to not penetrate below the surface where the fungus was and the windex seemed like it would. I covered my lips and gave my chin a squirt in the mirror and spread it around with my finger. A few hours later the swelling decreased. I noticed an itch returning after 3-4 hours. I washed it with hot water and soap and gave it another squirt then went to sleep.
In the morning it was very much reduced with no pustules. I washed with hot water and soap again, then another squirt, again after 4 hours it itched, I repeated the wash and squirt. I've gone 24 hours and the vermillion line is now visible, swelling is down all over, redness disappearing and only one or 2 tiny pustules have returned.
At this rate it will be gone in another 3 days. Windex smells a little chemical like but that's gone in minutes.
Right on Fran Marie, I'm going to watch "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding" to see what else I can learn.
Posted on 12/16/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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iv got ringworm ryt on my cheek and its tough stuff cuz i mean m 16 and being in high school a ringworm is the last thing you need.nyway now iv got it so no point in winin abt it.at first i tried putn neem oil but that didnt seem to work then i put tea tree oil but that seemed to take forever then i tried sea salt every half an hour then wash it then apply it agen and agen and aegan until it goes and well its made the ring worm really red but i hope it works. will let you know the results soon.. i hope this works if it doesnt then m doomed..
Posted on 11/29/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By just a girl with a ringworm (Guest Post)
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ps. dont use bleach! it burns like hell and it makes it red and irritable. As soon as it stops hurting so bad, maybe tomorrow morning, i am going to put clear nail polish on it instead...i will post how that turns out.....
Posted on 11/06/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Well, my cat is again infected with ringworm, but this time, he's covered in the mess. Had I known it was ringworm and not been assuming it was stress from having had fleas, I would have immediately begun giving him his baths again. Anyway, KetoChlor works wonders if used religiously (my vet told me every other day to every two days). My cat was a wienie when he was a kitten so I use to bathe him while he sat on my lap. Big mistake, cuz as HIS ringworm cleared, it spread to me >_> I was desperate so I used his shampoo, lol... I dunno if it worked or helped in clearing it up, but I know tea tree oil dabbed on the infestation helped dry it out. I also started adding Black Walnut & Wormwood complex (from Nature's Answer) to my water and tea. Nasty stuff, but it fights off fungal infection.
I don't suggest tea tree oil for your cats >_> Another thing I tried 'cause I didn't want to smell like tea tree oil at work was lavender essential oil (10 drops), eucalyptus essential oil (5-10 drops) in 1 oz. cold-pressed olive oil.
Also, I suggest you vacuum and frequently. Replace the bag (if you can afford it) each time. If not, try to replace it as often as you can. Sprinkling fine sea salt on the carpet helps dry out the spores (before you vacuum). Let the salt sit for a day or two.. then vacuum. Wash your clothes and bedsheets often as well, especially if your infected cat enjoys laying on 'em. True, you should try to seclude your cat, but stress does not sit well with my cat and I noticed when I secluded him (quarantined him) he stressed out and became depressed, worsening the ringworm infection - so I suffered and cleaned 24/7, though I hadn't really the time.
Well, this time around I only have one and I plan on doing away with it ASAP, so I plan on mixing the leftover oil I had with some fine sea salt and soaking the infection for a few minutes at a time. I've heard this helps heal it more quickly. Actually, I believe I'm going to mix the salt with the tea tree oil. That should give it the boot.
I hope this has helped someone.
Posted on 11/01/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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my ringworm wont go away. i am very active in sports so it is always sweaty. i have tried antifungal cream but i never completly kills the ringworm.
i am going to try this:
put vinegar on and around the ring. then wrap in siran wrap then tape.
i will report what happened
Posted on 10/19/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By tgr59 " horse trainer" (Guest Post)
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In the equine industry this is also known as "Rain Rot"
simple home remedy is to us Betadine solution, you can purchase this from your local drug store. This usually is in a 8 ounce bottle, mix 1/4 or 2 ounces mixed with liquid soap "Dawn" couple of drops in warm water. Bath your horse every other day until bottle is gone (4 times). I'm not sure what the result on humans would be, but is used for pre- surgical areas.
Posted on 09/25/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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BLEACH IS WHAT PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TELLING USE TO US SO THAT IS WHAT WE ARE GOING TO TRY. SO WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS THEY SAY THAT IT TAKES ONLY 2 DAYS TO WORK HOPEFULLY
Editor's Note: I've never heard this before. Bleach is very caustic and full strength could be absorbed through the skin. It may work but I wouldn't recommend it.
Posted on 09/20/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I was born in 1931 so we did not have all the medicines we have now. I had a ringworm on the back of my neck. My mother broke some milkweed and applied the milk to the ringworm. It went away and I neve had any more problems.
Posted on 08/20/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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GET TO THE QUACK & ASK FOR FLUCONAZOLE, I'M A LORRY DRVER & FOUND I HAD IT 15 DAYS BEFORE I COULD GET AN APPOINTMET SO RUBBING TOOTHPAIST ON HELPED ALOT THANKS. BUT AFTER BEING PRESCRIBED FLUCONAZOLE IT'S DRIED UP AFTER 3 DAYS TRY IT WITH YOUR HORSES GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGLAND""
Posted on 08/12/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have ringworm and although I cure it with prescriptional creams but it has not been recoverd yet,is it possible that I am a diabetic patient? ""
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This is what worked for me:
I got ringworm from using a public sauna about five months ago. I noticed it on the back of my thighs and I used a combination of Lamisol, Epsom salt baths (occasionally putting the salt right on the infected areas for about ten-fifteen minutes), and the clear nailpolish idea. It worked really well. But it came back after a few months (albeit very lightly), so I just used Lamisol. Again, worked well.
However, it came back with a vengeance about a week ago- ALL OVER both of my thighs. My prior treatments weren't working as well, so I spent an evening taking long Epsom salt baths and using Lamisol. Before I went to bed, I spread clear nail polish all over the infected areas and wore a pair of loose pants to bed. When I showered the next morning, the polish came off easily and with no irritation (NEVER PEEL IT OFF!). I managed to get to the doctor that day and even he could barely see it anymore.
However, I would recommend that recurring cases go to the doctor, because I am now taking anti-fungal pills and using the prescribed cream (with insurance, it's not expensive). I can't afford to risk it coming back in my profession.
Also- I threw out my thick comforter (which I tend to sleep on) and yoga mat, because I figured those were the places that it was the most concentrated. I also washed all my sheets and towels in hot water, along with all my pants.
So in my experience- the clear nailpolish works wonders, but keep using the creams and stuff for the four weeks they say. The nailpolish got rid of the ugliness, but I guess the fungus still lingered when I would get too lazy after a few weeks.
Good luck!
Posted on 08/10/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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About two months ago I bought a puppy from a breeder, unknown to me, she had ringworm covering her entire body (she's 3lbs). About two weeks later red spots appeared on my arms and chest, so I took her to the vet. She was put on oral medicine and I was given a shampoo to use on her for ringworm. Within the next week I had aquired more than 50 ring worm lesions on my body (covering my chest, back, arms, and legs). I went to the doctor and was placed on antifungal cream and oral medicine. I was very skeptical to try the home remidies, that I was researching online, for fear of harming myself or the puppy. However, everytime I woke up in the morning it seemed as more spots had appeared on my body. I became desperate, I tried everything. I bought "rid ringworm quick" medicine from online, it seemed to be helping, however, the ringworms were still there. I tried bleach on my arm, however, it just became irritated and red, almost as a chemical burn would. I used nail polish on some spots, however, it pulled off my skin along with the spores and left it scabbed and irritated. Finally, with a week left until I moved back home from college to my parents house with another dog I was worried about infecting I tried the last thing I could think of. I came across this site: http://www.showcatsonline.com/x/ringworm_battle_plan.htm
therefore, I bought Lime-Sulfur spray ($5.00) from a feed store and general shampoo (Suave $1.00), to make a shampoo for my puppy. I also used a blacklight to detect where the ringworms were (fungi glows green). I am telling you this works! Within 1 day I have noticed results on my puppy. She was completely covered with ringworms. Please, do not try bleach or nail polish. Follow the directions very carefully when using this mix. I promise it works, don't give up. It will not cure ringworm overnight, I have been at this for 2 months. However, my vet told me that my puppy was one of the worst cases he has seen, and I am telling you from personal experience this works. I am still using antifungial cream (walmart has it for $2.00) and "tame" iodine (CVS has it for $9.00) on where my spots use to be and my puppy is still on medicine from the vet, but this mix has almost eliminated the ringworm. Good Luck, Lindsay
Posted on 07/19/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Go to your local store & find the Dr. Scholl's Isle.
Get a tube of GON LOTRIMIN cream & apply this to the ringworms keeping it on them, by reapplying often.Guaranteed to vanish those nasty worms from your puppy in about a week after putting it on the ringworm.
Posted on 06/30/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a ringworm and i have no idea how to get rid of it but i don't wanna tell my parents cause they over react on little stuff like this what should i to get rid of it with out asking for anything out of the ordinary?
Editor's Note: Please don't fool around with it and tell your parents. It can spread easily.
Posted on 06/29/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I am riding my friends horse and he has had ringworm for quite a long time. We went to the vet and he has a solution but its not working. At the moment he only has some on his face about the size of a quarter... So far we might try crest toothpaste, garlic and tea tree oil. Do you think it is safe for him ?
Posted on 06/28/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My favorite local company is now up and running online. They make all natural herbal wormer for people. My family and I worm twice a year. We have 7 dogs, 2cats, 4 pigs, and two horses and have never had ringworm. The site has a lot of great info about parasites. http://www.humaworm.com This might help out Sue.
Posted on 05/21/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I agree with Bessie and the athlete's foot cream. I had one on my thumb once and the pharmacist told me to use Tinactin for athlete's foot.....it worked!!!
Posted on 05/21/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I'm 15 and almost a sophmore in high school and i have had ringworm on the arch of my right foot since the 6th grade!!!! It BIGGER than the size of a SOFTBALL!! How long do you think it will take for it to go away using the nail polish remedy?
Editor's Note: Anything that large and for that long should be seen by a doctor. Please get your parents to take you in and get it checked out. It might be something other than ring worm.
Posted on 05/21/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My older dog has contracted this nasty fungi from our backyrd I am sure. We moved an old wooden barrel and since then he has developed these spots all over his rear and leg. I read online about using selsen Blue as a cream? But doesn't seem to be working also the vet told me to try monostat as it is meant for clearing up fungi? I have shaved the infected area as this is supposed to prevent any further spreading and have been cleaning like a mad woman , at this point I am willing to try anything.
Posted on 05/15/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Dear Beth,
The ringworm will not go away without quite a bit of work even if you get rid of the dog (which I do not recommend you do unless you find a good home for it). Ringworm is a fungus that thrives in soil. The spores can live for many months in your house. You will need to come up with a cleaning regime that helps you eliminate the spores in your home and on your pet or all of you will continue to get reinfected. There are several good vet websites that will give you good information about this fungus and suggestions about eliminating it in your home. Vacuuming several times a week if not daily and using a bleach solution to clean are the only ways to remove and kill the spores. Your dog should be treated with a perscription cream. Some people also use tea tree oil or vicks mentholatum rub on the spots. Careful as your dog can get sick from licking. If he/she has a lot of spots or very large areas of infection she might need to go on oral antifungal medication. I inspect the cats I foster twice a day for new spots to stay on top of the spread. Spots can show just as small bare spots before you see any crusting. So, your regime should include cleaning the house, applying/administering medication to all infected all at the same time and continuing beyond when all symptoms are gone. The fungus continues to shed spores as long as it is alive and you will continue to become reinfected until you kill the fungus and rid yourself of all the spores.
Even if you get rid of your dog, if you or members of your household come into contact with infected soil you will now be the carriers of the fungus.
Good luck!
Posted on 04/26/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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hey i am a 13 year old gurl n i had a ring worm for ages i never stopped putting anti-fungi creams on it. my mum is a nurse and was sure it should of cleared up by then being about 3 months so we got on the net and found a home remade 4 ringworm ""NAILPOLISH"" trust me it works u just apply preferably clear nail posh to the affected area and keep applying every 2 hours and leave it over night after a few days it was gone im so happy :>
Posted on 04/24/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My dog shows now sign of the ring worm but everyone keeps getting it when they come around her or the house. The vet said one time she had it so we treated her, then the other two times we took her back they said she had staff infection and gave her antibiotics. I do not under stand this. My husband has it worse than anyone and he wants to kill or get rid of our dog of a year. She is a parti schnauzer and she is such a great dog.
Any suggestions...
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Posted on 04/18/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My puppy has had ringworm for 4 weeks now and it is getting better slowly. I shampoo him with KETOCHLOR shampoo everyother day and apply Lotrimin AF everyday to the fungus areas. The vet told me it could take up to 2 months for the ringworm to clear. It is stubborn! But I feel this is probably the best and safest way to treat the problem with a puppy.
Posted on 04/14/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Use Diet pepsi. it works really well.
Posted on 04/11/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
omg i have ringworm
im 13 and im trying to get rid on it, i have two, one on my shoulder and one on my chest. They itch a lot and i don't know how to get rid of them.
Posted on 03/11/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I tried adopting some cats until all 6 of them and 4 of us got ring worm. The vet gave us Malaseb shampoo to wash the cats and dogs, and gave the itraconazole for 2 months. We had to use Lotrim and I took Lotrim oral but my smaller son takes gireofulvin because it kept coming back every 2 months.
Posted on 01/09/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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'new skin' in the bottle works good, just apply over infected area and let dry. If you don't have 'new skin' but have super glue, it works well too. Same theory to contain it and it can't feed on moisture.
Posted on 01/08/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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man im screwed im 13 and trying to find out how to fix it without telling my family omg... im screwed :(
Posted on 11/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My three year old daughter went to Jamaica with her Dad and she contracted ringworm there. She took it back to the states and gave it to my husband and the both of them had it. I didn't know what to do until a neighbor told me about using garlic. Grate the garlic and the oil from it as well as the garlic itself, put it on the ringworm and it burnt it right off . You should try this. It tingles a little but it works and it is safe and inexpenive.
Posted on 08/19/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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i found that Lamisil AT cream for athletes foot works real good my kids get it from playing in the sand.or you can use jock itch cream. i know sounds crazy but it works.
Posted on 08/17/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
Re: bruising and radiation burns
This oil works wonders with the elderly and the brusies that they get and spreads just under the skin as though it were a reddish looking patch. This has been used by my eldery when she had radiation burns from breast cancer. VERY effective.
Posted on 08/14/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Nailpolish on humans.
I had ringworm and couldn't afford a doctor. I ran across a home remedy suggesting the use of nail polish. The infected area was the size of a quarter. I applied nail polish for one week and it was gone. The polish also helped provide a barrier preventing spreading (tho I bandaged the area anyway)
Try it. It works.
Posted on 08/13/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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There seems to be a lot of cures for ringworms! When I was a little girl, I got ringworms often. My mother would burn a piece of white sheet and mix the ashes with lard. She applied it to the ringworm and put a bandaid on it. It always worked.
Posted on 07/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have had ringworm a couple of times as I work with animals. The best cure I've found for myself is clear fingernail polish. Burns for a second and is immediately gone (at least within a day or two)! Jody
Posted on 07/06/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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From a past vet nurse - my first advice would be a revisit to the vet if the treatment isn't working, they need to know and reassess the condition. If the diagnoses was wrong in the first place, ask for a free consult or to have new medication for free because you shouldn't have to foot the bill for their error. Be very CAREFUL with applying anything to your puppies skin!! Always use the correct dilutions (more is not better). Dogs are not little people and their skin has a differet pH and sensitive to different things. I would definately not be using Windex on an animal (it's made for cutting through grime on windows!), Tea tree oil is worth a try but dilute with water always check for concentrations with manufacturer or look for their material safety data sheets on the net (never use an essential oil neat). I haven't heard about toothpaste, but I would dilute this too or only apply a very small amount. I know what it is like to get toothpaste on my skin, it feels warm (thus irritates a little). Gunpowder ?!?!? Whatever you do, do not blend home remedies with medication from the vet. Good luck.
Posted on 03/28/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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P.S Gloves!
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CREST toothpaste is the way to go! We used it on our horses (70 horses had it in all!) a couple times a day we would do the rounds and just slather it on! Our vet even recommends it (not publicly!) Cleared up as fast as ring worm can!
Posted on 03/28/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Did you see "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding"? The father sprayed EVERYTHING with windex!
Well, My husband had ringworm on his right hand and had had enough when he said it started winking at him!!
Ho took a bottle of Windex with him and sprayed it about three times a day. It was gone in a couple of days!! It's been almost a year and nothing has returned. You only need to give it a small, quick spritz.
Posted on 03/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I bought Tree Tea Oil from http://www.aloetherapy.com and use it on my Dog. fixed him up in a short time. Tree Tea Oil is Anti Fungal as well as Anti Bacterial.
A bottle from them was less then 20.00 and lasts a long time. Good for many different things. jUST MAKE SURE YOU BUY from some where you trust so it is not watered [diluted] down
Posted on 03/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I was just going to write what Carole wrote! Ringworm in animals or humans can take a long time to clear up so persistence with the cream is necessary - often for months. You also need to continue it for a while even though it looks as though the ringworm has gone. In humans there is a tablet you can take, for people who are either non compliant or not getting anywhere with the cream. I don't know whether this is available for dogs though.
Regards
Jo
Posted on 03/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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When I was a little girl, my parents had a home remedy for ringworm. They made a paste of lard and gunpowder and applied it like an oinment, daily, until the ringworm disappeared.
Harlean from Arkansas
Posted on 03/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Also from personal experience, my kids had ringworm, I used Campho-Phenique on the kids and it really worked, also. Can't hurt to give it a try. The teatree oil sounds good too. Tea Tree Oil is good for a lot of things.
Posted on 03/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Ring worm is really a fungus....not worms. Tea Tree oil is better than even prescription stuff on fungi like ringworm, athletes foot, even rashes. It is also the best topical antibiotic I have found. Wounds heal in half the time. A little goes a long way...so use sparingly. Get it at your health foods store. This oil comes from the Malaluka tree in Australia. It grows wild along the river shores and ponds. The leaves fall in the water and turn it very dark...like tea. Thus the commonly known name of Tea Tree. The natives bathe in the dark water to heal almost everything. It has a menthol odor so works great to steam your chest and sinus problems. Hope this helps.
Posted on 03/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Ring worm is really a fungus....not worms. Tea Tree oil is better than even prescription stuff on fungi like ringworm, athletes foot, even rashes. It is also the best topical antibiotic I have found. Wounds heal in half the time. A little goes a long way...so use sparingly. Get it at your health foods store. This oil comes from the Malaluka tree in Australia. It grows wild along the river shores and ponds. The leaves fall in the water and turn it very dark...like tea. Thus the commonly known name of Tea Tree. The natives bathe in the dark water to heal almost everything. It has a menthol odor so works great to steam your chest and sinus problems. Hope this helps.
Posted on 03/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Remedies for Ringworm
Hello Patsy,
I would just like to say that what you are doing is exactly right...ringworm can take a long time to get rid of...your puppy could end up losing most of his/her hair before they get over the ringworm...you must be very consistant with the treatment and try your very best not to miss an application...I will give you one warning though...ringworm is contagious to humans...believe it or not, the treatment for people is the same cream or ointment that you are using for your puppy...if you do happen to get ringworm and you work in a field of employment where you are cooking or working closely with other people, you should inform your doctor...
I have had first hand experience with ringworm and so therefore am telling you from true experiences, not hearsay....when I left home and moved into my own apartment, I got myself a new kitten named Mischief....unknown to me he had contracted ringworm from his "cell mate" at the pet store...I loved him very much and even though enduring the ringworm myself and having to treat him was very time consuming and inconvenient, I was persistant and after he (and myself) got over the ringworm he ended up being a very healthy cat that lived to be 17 years old...I was also employed at a fast food restaurant (I was a full time highschool student so this was my after school job) and had to take a leave of absence as my ringworm outbreak was on my hand...I was not allowed to work as it is contagious....
As I said before, be persistant and consistant and you and your puppy will make it through it just fine...just remember that he/she is a baby and it was not his fault that he/she got them...
All the best,
Carole
Posted on 03/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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