Treatment

Few steps can avoid recurring ringworm infection and can aid in healing ringworm more quickly without getting depressed.

Follow these simple steps so that you can heal your ringworm even the recurring infection completely.

1)  After the onset of infection,for the first few days,be sure to wash your face with face wash and dry it completely.Also wash all your towels and other belongings daily in hot water so that the infection keeps from spreading to other places.

2)  If your infection is for the first time ,you can apply clotrimazole 1% OTC cream or Lotrimin on the rashes once in the morning and once in the evening after washing and drying your face.

3)  Be sure to use the cream for upto 2 weeks even after the rash has disappeared.This is an important step in preventing the recurring infection.

4)  For those who have recurring infection,clotrimazole or lotrimin is just not enough especially if your rash is severe.

5)  Apply Betamethasone dipropotionate 1% cream which acts as an anti inflammation cream.On top of that apply Clotrimazole 1% cream.Since your infection is recurring apply these upto 4 weeks after the rash has disappeared.

6) Make sure you do not go out in hot sun which alleviates the inflammation of the rashes.

7) Once you are done completely with the treatment remember to wash all your beddings too by using white vinegar along with the soap.

8) When you are under treatment do not consume more sugary foods because fungi love to sustain in sweet blood especially those who are diabetic.

8)Keep your body clean and dry.

9) When  you are in treatment,whenever you apply the cream do not forget to wash your hands with soap.This might keep from spreading to other parts of the body.

* If you are not clearing up your infection with ointments or other OTC and if  you are interested with natural healing then refer to our Natural Home Remedies page here.

10) Any one who is affected with ringworm must get cleared by following the above steps because the above are the tips from a person who have suffered from ringworm for more than a year and who is also diabetic.Remember these are not verified or approved.

11)For those who are not able to clear the rashes after all these,please seek help from your health care professional.They would prescribe anti fungal pills which would normally respond to the ringworm.