What ringworm cures should I be employing? The cure for your ringworm will be geared to the type of fungal infection of the skin and its location.
Ringworm cures vary in humans and in animals-pets.
- Jock itch- Tinea cruris is a skin fungus in the groin area.
- Athlete's foot-Tinea pedis is a skin fungus of the side or sole of the foot.
- Ringworm scalp- Tinea capitis is a skin fungus of the scalp and hair.
- Tinea unguium- nail fungus of the fingernail or toenail.
- Tinea barbae- skin fungus related to the bearded area of the neck and face area.
- Tinea manum -skin fungus of the palms and inter digital webs and fingers.
- Tinea corporis- skin fungus of the limbs, face and trunk.
- Tinea versicolor- skin fungus on the shoulders, back and chest.
For mild jock itch, your doctor may use over-the-counter anti-fungal ointments, powder, spray or ointments.
If serious, a prescription type medication may be required- anti-fungal medications work well - either allylamines or azoles.
Tiinea barbae will result in a doctor's visit.
The cure may be with antibiotics that will be applied directly to the problem skin area.
A cream called mupirocin usually works well for this situation.
The doctor may prescribe an oral therapy like dicloxacillin- an anti-fungal medication.
Tinea capitis, ringworm scalp requires identification of this fungus for the proper cure.
The skin scrapings may be required.
The medications for ringworm scalp may include terbinafine hydrochloride, Lamisil or grisofulvin.
The washing of your hair with a medicated shampoo can also be recommended by your doctor.
Clotrimarole or miconazole are found in the over-the-counter ointments and creams.
Brand name products are Micatin, Tinactin, Lotrimin and Monistat.
Lamisil with terbinafin is a anti-fungal drug.
Allylajines is a prescription based medication that is available as a pill, cream or gel form.
Natural ringworm cures that can be instituted is garlic, green walnut hull juice, lemon, vinegar, ginger, essential oils, grapefruit seed extract, iodine, gentian violet and tiger balm.
(all to be used topically only on the skin surface) Pets require a different approach to ringworm cures.
The fungus can be known as microsphorum canis, microsporum gypseum and trichophyton metagriphytes.
Taking your pet to the vet is your best approach.
The vet can recommend using grisiofulvin or ketaconazole.
For cats, a lime sulfur dip and anti-fungal shampooing may also be required.
Also know the side effects of all your medications to determine the best choice of recovery with your vet.
It's best to seek medical advice before any ringworm cure procedure to quicken the healing process to a happy and healthy result.