How about a natural remedy for ring worm?
Tea tree oil is very effective against all forms of fungus. Apply a few drops to the whole ring area and cover with a gauze pad and tape. Do this twice a day. For even better impact, consider covering the outside of the gauze with a plastic wrap (i.e., 'Saran'), or use one of the "occlusive" pads, like TegadermŽ. The plastic covering keeps air away and seems to help increase the effectiveness of the tea tree oil. This should clear up the problem in a week or so. Continue applying the tea tree oil for a few days after the ring disappears.
Another approach is nail polish. Yes, this may seem unusual, but it fits with the idea of using a plastic occlusive dressing (see the tea tree oil remedy above). Apply a coat of nail polish over the infected area; make the covered area larger than the ring. Allow it to dry. The polish will crack and flake off. Remove the remainder with polish remover (be gentle) and apply the polish again. You can repeat this for a week. The infection should clear.
Any of the above should take care of the problem. However, you should contact your doctor if the symptoms are different or the rash continues to spread, or it it isn't affected by treatment. |