| Have you been searching for a cure for | | | | the body is even more so. Up to 30% of the |
| ringworm? Having ringworm is definitely not a | | | | population is at risk in getting this type of fungus. |
| pleasant experience. The embarrassment of how | | | | What is the cure for ringworm on the body? Left |
| you look and the constant itching are enough to | | | | untreated there is a chance that it will heal on its |
| drive you crazy! So, is there any kind of cure for | | | | own, although this is not commonplace. Most of |
| ringworm? Yes, I'm happy to say there is. | | | | the time it will require some form of treatment in |
| Depending on where the ringworm is at on your | | | | order to heal up. |
| body will determine how it should be treated. | | | | Generally, you can put an over-the-counter |
| Ringworm On The Scalp | | | | medicine on it and heal it up in a few days. These |
| This type of ringworm is quite common. The bad | | | | medicines contain clotrimazole or miconazole. They |
| thing is, you may have it and not really even | | | | have been shown to quickly attack the fungus |
| know it. Here in the United States is estimated | | | | and clear it up. Some of the name brands |
| that up to 8% of the population has this form or | | | | containing these ingredients are Lotrimin, Micatin, |
| ringworm. It really strikes children between 4-14. | | | | Monistat and Mycelex. It is advisable to continue |
| They are more prone to get ringworm than any | | | | treating the area up to a week after it is cleared |
| other age group. If someone is a diabetic, or has | | | | up. |
| cancer, they are also more susceptible to getting | | | | If you have a more severe case you absolutely |
| it. Ringworm on the scalp is also completely | | | | see a doctor for it. Only they can prescribe a |
| different than it is on the body. | | | | more powerful medicine that is a cure for |
| So, what is the cure for ringworm of this type? | | | | ringworm. In addition, they may also prescribe a |
| Well, my grandma taught me this many years | | | | corticosteroid to help ease the scratching that |
| ago. She said to wash your hair with Selsun Blue. I | | | | goes along with it. In some very rare cases a |
| tried it, and sure enough, it worked. My ringworm | | | | doctor surgically drainage can be required, but this |
| went away quickly. I have since found out the | | | | is only in the most severe of cases. |
| reasons for it. Selsun Blue, Head & Shoulders | | | | Keep in mind that any type of ringworm is highly |
| and a few other shampoos all contain selenium | | | | contagious. Don't share utensils, combs, hats or |
| sulfide, zinc pyrithione. These ingredients have | | | | towels with others. Try to avoid scratching the |
| been found to eliminate the spores in ringworm. | | | | area as this can make it spread and make things |
| Once that happens, you have the cure for | | | | worse. Thank you grandma, although it is |
| ringworm. | | | | uncomfortable and unsightly to have, at least you |
| Ringworm On The Body | | | | know there is an available cure for ringworm. |
| While ringworm on the scalp is fairly common, on | | | | |