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DMSO, Oregano Oil
Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile, Tn.) on 06/08/2016
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HI U GOOD FOLKS DOIN,,,,,,,,,,, my Tractor Driver has been hanging around me too long. She's getting bettern me at solving problems. She had a ringworm on her ankle and treated it with both walnut tincture and tee tree oil with little success. She read on EC to use oregano.... only she added DMSO and all went into a dropper bottle. She cured her problem PDQ. A week or so ago, I also got a ringworm on my foot and being a good husband followed her lead. Now my ringworm is almost dried up.
Working at the farm in the dew and heat, we stay wet from head to toe and working with mushroom compost doesn't help. Anyways, I think DMSO enhances the properties of essential oils, etc. Her next project is to use Frankincense and DMSO to address a skin tag that her bra is keeping irritated. Her Dermatologist said to leave it alone. That does not make sense. I had her read the archives on EC about this and turned her loose. We'll see what she comes up with.
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Menthol and Wormwood Oil
Posted by Catherine (Nc) on 05/17/2016
Wormwood is an ingredient listed on the Absorbine Plus. Just purchased it from cvs today.
Oregano Oil
Posted by Nubianmama (Md) on 05/12/2016
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Just wanted to share with anyone out there struggling with this seriously irritating fungus, ie ringworm. I'm currently battling it. It for some reason has returned on the same finger for the third time. It has come in 14,2 and 2 year intervals. So the first two times I used nystatin that I got from the Dr. This time the nystatin didn't stop it. This time instead of a circle shaped rash I got one dot rash that every time I'd wet my hand, would spread to the skin nearby. I'd get more itchy dots-singular isolated bumps that didn't make a full circle but sometimes a curved trail of contiguous bumps. It felt and acted like ringworm but the ointment didn't seem to knock it back like before.
This time, after much prayer, I turned to essential oils. I used undiluted drops of turmeric essential oil which slowed it down, and lemon essential oil and geranium eo which helped to shrink down the rash, followed by unrefined coconut oil which also helped to keep back new spreading but upon washing my hand or bathing it would spread again. These oils were good but could not totally knock it down. I did all I could to keep it dry and to quickly dry it and reapply the oils but I was losing this battle because it was still spreading a little everyday on my finger.
Then I read about Oil of Oregano's use against ringworm in animals and thought to try it since I always keep a bottle of it in the house. There I found a most powerful tool against this severely irritating foe. Oil of Oregano knocked this fungus out like David did to Goliath. Bam! The first application of the Oil of Oregano caused immediate results! The raised rash deflated, the angry itch died hope was regained. Sure it burned and yeah the cracked skin oozed but the most importantly the beast is either dead or dying. No itch at all now. The skin on my finger was damaged by the ringworm so the color is dark and the surface is rough and flaky. Large dead pieces of skin were able to be removed yeah, it wasn't pretty...but time and the body's natural healing mechanisms will have to be depended on to regain full normalcy of the skin and that is fine by me. I'm patient and very ever so thankful and grateful that I tried the oil of oregano. It is for me a total game changer.
Oregano Oil can be taken internally. I usually take a few drops by mouth with water already in my mouth to avoid the burn from this potent oil. Once I took it by mouth during flu season to avoid sickness and it has kept me well when everyone in the house including my nursing baby was sick a few years ago. Thankfully it even helped the nursing baby to more quickly overcome her cold symptoms and she was most mildly affected than the other children. It's also good for stopping the pain caused by crohn's.
One of my family members took it during a bout with pain caused by an intestinal ulcer and within minutes felt no pain to our great surprise and relief. I suggest keeping this precious oil in your home and looking deeply into how it can help you and those for whom you have influence.
Tinea Capitis
Posted by Tg (Central Florida) on 04/26/2016
Try shampooing an anti-fungal soap with essential oils.I would use it every day it is very gentle and do a whole body wash. Leave it on your scalp and body for 5 minutes each use for max benefit before rinsing.
Rinse you hair with 1 part apple cider vinegar to 3 parts water.
If your hair comes out anything less than fabulous this is because you have been using shampoos or treatments or coloring with sulfates. It is important to eliminate those. I never put anything on my skin that I couldn't eat.
It may take a half dozen washes but once the sulfates are out you will be thrilled.
When not fighting fungus I use organic castle soap. You will love the ACV rinse so alkalizing and healthy!! Consider switching to henna for color but know you can''t switch back again to commercial coloring.
I am in my late 50s and without sulfates and with henna my hair is thicker and more lustrous than when I was in my 20s!!!
Thieves Oil and Castor Oil
Posted by Tg (Central Florida) on 04/25/2016
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Firstly, thank you for this site!! I wanted to pass on an alternative to Apple Cider Vinegar for ringworm that works for me.
As soon as you feel it spreading (for me that is it starts to itch), treat the spot with full strength Thieves essential oil. I keep rubbing in until the itch stops. May burn slightly but you can tell this is a good burn:) Then I cover the area with castor oil. It seems to prevent the spores from coming back immediately.
Repeat as necessary but for me a few applications even for the largest new spots seemed to work.
Aloe Vera
Posted by Maureen (London Uk) on 03/02/2016
I have a similar problem going on for almost two years. It started on my right leg and not having a clue about skin issues I ignored it and moisturised a bit more. It got worse and larger and I had no idea what it could be. I obviously went through what a lot of people do. Wrong diagnosis, wrong treatments etc all making it worse. Just recently after an acupuncture treatment it spread to my other leg and both thighs. The acupuncture must have activated the skin. I had had a few breakouts on both thighs which would then dry up after a while. I came to the conclusion myself that it had to be ringworm by reading this site and gradually studying dermatophyte behaviour.
I used ACV and everything else under the sun but nothing would get it off my right leg. Having looked at some electron mocroscope pictures of dermatophytes I just went to war. I discovered that clove bud oil seemed to bring one of the new spreading patches to the surface and dry it out. I researched clove bud oil and sure enough it turns out to be one of the best fungus killers available. Result!
OK so far but leg and old infection must be dealt with. The skin had built layers and layers of protective covering and lumps so no wonder nothing would reach it. It had also been in a constant state of inflammation. I sandpapered in the bath before filling it with water which removed a few dusty layers but not enough.
So I got some bentonite clay and made a paste with ACV. Painted the complete leg thickly with this mix, wrapped it in cling film and left on for 24 hours. Stung like hell but I dealt with that by imagining each sting as a dermatophyte screaming and fighting for its life. Another one bites the dust. Fantastic result. All I had to do was take a smooth knife and scrape the skin off revealing for the first time the extent of the fungus. Oh boy! ACV soaked cotton wool rubbed in vigorously seems to have killed it off. The spots are dark red brownish so it looks pretty dead.
Back to the other leg and thighs! Tried rubbing clove oil all over instead of just on the outbreaks. That was a revelation. They are literally covered in fungus. The clove oil seems to bring to the surface fungus you don't know is there so you can see the extent of the actual infection. It seems to pretty much kill it as the rash it creates is rough to the touch and red at first.
Clove doesn't sting unless the skin is broken and then it's mild compared to ACV. When clove oil is absorbed after an hour or two I smother everything with Aloe Vera Gel. That is one of the only substances which penetrates to the hypodermis and so carries the clove oil with it. Fungus doesn't stand a chance LOL! When I can take more stinging I alternate with ACV spray just to keep things going! All out attack! To help the skin along I occasionally mix the aloe vera with coconut oil.
For the final stage I have ordered colloidal silver spray. Salt and vinegar in the bath first of course. Forever!!
I feel great because I know I have it licked. The inflammation in the leg has cooled off which means the skin's immune system doesn't have living fungus to deal with. Skin is gradually looking healthier.
Still a way to go but at least when I do get rid of it, it will be ALL of it with nothing left hidden and I will have new skin. I am 70 years old so that can't be bad.
The only thing I didn't learn here was the clove bud oil trick. I just happened to have some on hand and tried it. So thank you everybody for all the input and maybe my method might just help somebody else.
You are all terrific!
Ps I think I picked this up from a friend's dog who was chewing at his paw forever! He would leap into bed with me in the morning for a play session while I was on a three month visit a couple of years ago.
Maureen (London UK)
Swimming in the Ocean
Posted by J-dub (Ca) on 03/02/2016
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The Ocean is by far the best remedy we have used! We were using coconut oil which was working but slowly, then we went in the ocean and WOW......HUGE improvements! It is my daughter who has ring worm on her leg. It is a pretty big one too because we ignored it for about 3 months thinking it was just a dry skin condition. When we go to the ocean, she is too little to go in but we stand there and let the waves wet her leg as they come on shore. It doesn't take much, maybe her leg getting wet 10 times as she stands on the shore and the results are amazing! Luckily we live about 10 minutes from the beach. We don't have time to go every day but we have been going about every 3 days and putting coconut oil on it in between visits, but the ocean is definitely helping greatly. I cannot emphasize how much it helps. It's magic.
Oregano Oil
Posted by Healwithn8ture (Katy, Texas) on 02/01/2016
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I had a ringworm on my left thumb that was super itchy. I tried apple cider vinegar for a few days & it was working, but not as fast as I wanted it to work. It stopped the itch, but an hour later the itch would come back with a vengeance. I heard about "Oregano Oil" so I grabbed a band-aid & I applied 3-4 drops of oregano oil to the band-aid and I placed the ban-aid on the ringworm. I would do this in the morning & I would leave the band-aid on for 6-8 hours a day and in the evening I would remove the band-aid & re-apply a new one with 3-4 drops of "Oregano Oil" again. I did this for 3 days & the ringworm went away.
(**WARNING** It will burn your skin a little bit, but it actually felt good because of the itch.)
Aloe Vera
Posted by Mark (Uk) on 01/12/2016
You need to attack ringworm internally as well as externally. I have had 2 bouts, the first was on the inner thigh, not nice. Timodine got rid of that.
The second bout happened about 2 years after on my lower back, timodine did a little but it seemed they were more resistant. I remembered when I had the first bout I started drinking home made garlic and onion soup, this may have helped get rid of it internally.
It is slowly going away, ACV can sting but the sting soon goes away. Soak a face cloth (to only be used for this purpose) in a slightly diluted mixed of water and ACV and allow to soak for at least 20 mins. One big tip is to have a hot bath first, open the pores of the skin to allow the Apple Cider Vinegar to get right into the skin. This approach is working better than any OTC or prescription I have had for this bout.
I have also started drinking Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned in the replies. Remember to continue the process well after you think it has disappeared, because it is basically waiting to come back again if you don't.
Good luck.
Paleo Diet
Posted by Priscilla (Columbia, Md) on 01/02/2016
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I have had ringworm all my life. It only happens when the outside temperature drop below 60. When I went on the Paleo diet for 30 days my ringworm when away. I also use black cumin seed oil. It takes the itching away very fast and dries it up. But it will come back. But as long as I eat paleo the ringworm stays away. Basically eating fresh is very easy and I never felt better.
Remedies That Didn't Work
Posted by Mylisa (California) on 12/05/2015
Hi! Apple Cider Vinegar WITH the Mother will work but you have to apply it daily, several times a day AND eliminate all sugar you can from your diet. Look up an anti-candida (yeast) dietary plan. It's tough but it works. And Antibiodics will make it WORSE@!! NOOOOOO antibiotics unless you want to have more resistance to killing it for good. Also wash all your bedding and clothing well and keep washing your hands well too. It's a nightmare and takes forever to cure. YOu can also ask your DR. for an antifungal which is my next step. Coconut oil works too, unrefined but it's messy so use a shower cap over night. I haven't tried it yet but in small amounts but know it works from friends. Good luck!!! See a Naturopath instead of a regular DR. if you can too. :) They know what they're doing. Most of them anyway. :)
Oregano Oil
Posted by Jnell (Lumby, Bc, Canada) on 11/23/2015
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My family has effectively killed a ringworm "outbreak" in our home in just a few days by applying oil of oregano topically as well as ingesting it 3 times per day. Apply with a cotton ball to the affected area, and ingest three to four drops at a time mixed in a little water or juice.
Aloe Vera
Posted by Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 11/10/2015
Awk (Nola)---
I have used Turmeric powder for many years for ringworm on cats. It disappears within days. The area must be dry (on human skin) and the powder applied gently. Repeat during the day and wear clothes that can be washed and are not the best ones. When washing with laundry soap, there will be a deep pink which disappears with time or when exposed to the sun.
Doesn't even cost pennies. Namaste, Om
Aloe Vera
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 11/10/2015
Dear Awk, I do not think it necessary or wise to rough up the skin before treating with apple cider vinegar. Breaking more skin is moving away from healing. We have treated ringworm on people and cats without further damaging tissue. If ACV does not work, we used olive oil with tea tree and lavender essential oils to treat ringworm successfully. ~Mama to Many~
Aloe Vera
Posted by Awk (Nola) on 11/10/2015
Hello,
I am new to this site. I was recommended to try Apple Cider Vinegar by my nurse practitioner for ringworm I have under my arm. I did some research on this site, and everyone says they rub the site very hard until they bleed. Is this necessary to get the ringworm to go away or can I just hold a cotton ball soaked with ACV over the spot briefly?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Cures (India) on 10/23/2015 2 posts
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When the prescription drugs and ointments provided temporary relief, there are natural treatments that do not cut into your savings.
NON-SENSITIVE AREAS:
N1. Applied 'tincture of Iodine' with a q-tip one a day and the ringworm was gone in a week. This may tint the skin and clothes.
N2. Application of Dettol antiseptic (the original old formula) stopped the fungal growth.
N3. Slightly warmed 100 ML mustard oil, added a teaspoon each of Turmeric powder and a red chilli powder. Mixed well and Stored in a bottle. Applied twice daily to stop fungus. This may tint the clothes.
SENSITIVE AREAS:
S1. Lugol's solution: Washed the affected area with mild shampoo and applied twice daily to stop the fungal growth.
S2. If I wanted to avoid tinting or sensitivity, applied Tamarind extract 1:5 which is a potent fungicide and bactericide. Soaked 20 grams of Tamarind in 100 ML warm water, mashed and squashed, filtered and stored in the fridge for daily use.
S3. Slightly warmed 100 ML mustard oil, added a teaspoon of Turmeric and mixed well. Applied twice daily for fungus control. This may tint the clothes.
Black Walnut Tincture
Posted by Lisa (Pa) on 10/20/2015
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I have had a bad issue with ringworm on the inside of my middle finger. Swollen, dark red, itchy. I applied ACV as I'd seen on some sites. That pulled the toxins out, but it became furiously puffed up afterward, blistered and then a hard crust formed. I could tell the skin was trying to heal. I thought it was done.
A couple of days later, I had a tiny cut on my face between my eye and nose. The fungus spread to my face, then the inside crook of my arm, then the back of my neck. All these were exposed areas, so I started covering the rest of my body with clothes and socks to protect it.
I didn't try ACV again, because it brought the skin to pustules and I read that once they burst, it spreads like wildfire. I think that's what happened to me. So I figured the slow and patient approach best.
I'm a big proponent of natural remedies, and made myself a balm of coconut oil/olive oil/vit e oil/tea tree oil/lavender essential oil. This was soothing, took the itch away for a period of time, but did not stop the spreading (or subsequent reinfections of the same site).
I am currently on the anti-fungal meds from the doc (works ever so slowly and doesn't seem to get rid of it quickly) and tried the steroid cream he gave. Package said to use that for 7 days only so I've stopped that, but that's not enough time to heal this issue.
I turned to online remedies. I tried Blue Star ointment. That seemed to help for a day, but after that it burned my skin and gave me welts, and I couldn't use it anymore.
What does work for me is:
* Selsun Blue shampoo with the scrubbing beads. Great for the lower scalp and back of the neck. Takes away the itching for some time, and is relieving. You can put it on the other sides too but don't scrub too much, since the beads cut the skin (my right hand is super dry due to this shampoo).
* Lamasil. This took away the itching all day for me, and calmed the areas. It doesn't seem to be killing the fungus though. 1x a day after shower.
* Black Walnut tincture. Day one of this and a lot of the redness was gone. Today is day three and I can see my skin color through the ringworm. I can still see redness under the skin so it's still there, but seems to be slowly fading. 3x a day, or dab on if there are small areas that itch/sting after application.
*Dr. Bronner's castille soap with tea tree oil - I use this to cleanse the site between applications. Foam it up and rinse in cool water. I use it at least 3-4 times a day, even on my face. Pat dry with clean towel, and let area completely air dry for a bit. The apply your black walnut tincture.
Internally, I saw a site that said to drink ACV (1.5 tsp to half glass water). So I'm having that daily, along with a teaspoon of Carlson's cod liver oil (the lemon-flavored one).
I also don't let clothing touch the sites (crook of my arm - roll up sleeve or wear really short sleeve shirt that doesn't touch the site) because clothing seems to irritate it, help it to spread and keep in the moisture. I have been sleeping on the couch with towels laid out under me. I sleep on my back with the crook of the arm facing up, so that the air can get to the site. If I bend my arm, within minutes moisture and warmth builds up, and the site reddens and stings. Wash all towels and clothes daily with plenty of vinegar in the rinse.
I'm definitely not scared/panic-y anymore. I was extremely concerned about it spreading more, or me having it forever. I'm not going to say that it isn't going to happen, but at least I feel a little more at ease, seeing it slowly get better daily.
If you have it bad, I think you have to be patient with the remedy that seems to calmly heal this issue. I don't see how these folks can put something on and in two days it's totally gone. Maybe that works for someone who recognizes it when they get it, and they catch it small. However, for those of us who have had it longer, or have larger areas, patience and diligence seem to be key. It seems that different things work for different folks, so try and find what works for you.
I've also seen that gentian violet works well and quickly. I've not been able to find that yet, but if this continues on me. I'll have to order it and try it.
I hope this helps someone. Thanks to everyone who have shared their stories and methods here.
Over the Counter
Posted by Ron (Verona Pa) on 08/30/2015
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I have used Lotrimin many times for Athlete's Foot and recently Ringworm. It could possibly be that all the time that I had athlete's foot, it could have actually been ringworm. I've recently been battling ringworm. (twice within the last 6 months or so) I think that last time I just hadn't applied long enough. It was gone within a couple of weeks, but when it disappeared, I quit treatment. I have used it just as the directions explain, once in the morning and once in the evening. I really didn't wash the infected area every time and it still worked well.
Aloe Vera
Posted by Flagg (Fl) on 08/13/2015
Well, I think it would work to be safe is to get an old bullet like I had, and open it up like I did and get the bullet on line, if you can and the reason why is because the ring worm won't spread and their is no pain doing it this way, and I used a bullet that my dad had and that one didn't go back quite that far and it worked for my friend.
Aloe Vera
Posted by Al Hudson (Homestead, Fl.) on 08/10/2015
Hi Flagg, Love those old ones that work!! Thanks for the tip. A word of caution for all, grandpa's Black powder could be quite different than gunpowder today...here is a quote from "Gunpowder as a War Remedy" by John H. Clark, 1915..."
The Gunpowder with which we are concerned is the traditional Black Gunpowder, whose three cardinal constituents are sulphur, carbon, and nitre or saltpetre.
Modern smokeless gunpowder is of a different composition.
As sulphur, carbon, and saltpetre are three potent medicines well known to pharmacy and physic, it is not surprising that a combination of the three should also be a medicine of great potency.
There is a certain piquancy in the fact that gunpowder is a remedy for the accidents of warfare ; but some instinct put into the minds of our soldiers of long ago that gunpowder could cure as well as kill.
The Indians of North America and Canada have found in it a remedy for snake-bites.
The shepherds of East Anglia, as already mentioned, use it extensively in treating their flocks and themselves for wounds and blood-poisoning of many kinds, and for protecting themselves against wound infection." ...............As my Great Grandfather might have said...keep you powder dry...till you mix it with the Petrolatum! ( old timer's name for Vaseline) :)
Aloe Vera
Posted by Flagg (Fl.) on 08/10/2015
I had a ring worm when I was a little girl and grandpa put some black gun powder in some Vaseline and put it on the ring worm, than put a band aid on it. Since then I have done this many times to other people and it always works in about 3 to 4 days and with no pain and the ring worm never comes back.
Garlic
Posted by Deeraj (Ahmedabad, Gujrat ) on 08/09/2015
My ringworm burns with garlic.
Over the Counter
Posted by Margaret Alice (Fl) on 08/03/2015
2 days almost clear no itch Just great. Athlete's foot cream I used Equate. I had a very large ring on my neck, now it is almost all gone I feel sure it will all be gone very soon. I was told to use it for 7 days. Good luck to you all.
Over the Counter
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 08/03/2015
Hello Margaret,
Re "ringworm"....
The OTC suggestion is good...I've used Lamisil very successfully.
Over the Counter
Posted by KT (Usa) on 08/02/2015
Hi Margaret, Thought I would let you know our nurse practitioner told me I could use the OTC miconazole cream when our daughter picked up ringworm at a public swimming pool. It worked.
Over the Counter
Posted by Margaret Alice (Fl) on 08/01/2015
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I was told to use athlete's foot cream. I think it is working. I tried lots of stuff but this is the best. No itch.
L-Lysine
Posted by Dee (Nc) on 08/01/2015
Amy, ringworm is NOT a viral infection...it's a fungal infection, and you need antifungal medications, either over the counter or prescription, to kill it.
Bleach
Posted by Mimi (Georgia) on 07/21/2015
Hello. My family has had great results getting rid of ringworm with the bleach method by diluting it with water to a solution that agrees with your skin type, using a q tip to apply it to the ringworm only, then cover with a bandage so it won't be touched and spread. Repeat daily until it begins to flake away, then just the diluted bleach until cured. It almost seems like the bandaid suffocates it. Adding a little bleach to a warm bath for a few nights has helped also.
But, if the bleach really bothers you, apple cider vinegar would be my next choice and its not very expensive. They do really itch and burn, but I try to think of it as the remedy killing the fungus. When I was little, my mother bought Blue Star ointment, not natural I suppose, but it worked also.
Bleach
Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile , Tn. ) on 07/21/2015
HI U DAWN, , , , , , , , , Buy Walnut tincture and the game is over. I just dice up a walnut that we have on our farm. You city slickers have to buy all this stuff. Us rural Rednecks have all this in abundance.
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Bleach
Posted by Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 07/21/2015
Dawn (Las Vegas, NV) ----
The simplest and cheapest remedy for ringworm which is a fungus, is turmeric powder applied dry.
I have used it for years on cats with good results.
Turmeric if spilled on clothes, washes out very well if patient. I use Sunlight laundry soap bar. First, the spot turns a nice pink. I hang the garment up wet and it may disappear or will do so next time. It works well on cottons.
Namaste, Om
Bleach
Posted by Dawn (Las Vegas, NV ) on 07/21/2015
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I've been using the bleach treatment and it has given me two more new spots. I'm at a loss here and itching terribly as I cant afford a Dr.much less any med can anyone help with a new suggestion.
Bleach
Posted by Joanna (Mauritius) on 05/27/2015
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I have been suffering form ring worm since 4 month now, now it start to desapear as I've applied bleach on it. Now at the areas where the ringworm got killed my skin look dark, there a lot of marks, what can I use to remove this?
Aloe Vera
Posted by Laurel (Usa) on 05/13/2015
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Aloe Vera also worked for me, after trying Absorbine, and a multitude of other things. I had it everywhere. I tried bathing in Selsun Blue-no results, but upon using Aloe Vera, in two weeks it was completely gone, and has not come back. NO side effects either. I use pure AV (clear, no color to it, nor lidocaine) Mine is 100% aloe gel.
Swimming in the Ocean
Posted by Alex (Orange County) on 04/09/2015
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I had a bout of ringworm on my leg a few years ago and after using straight tea tree oil, it seemed to get angry and infected. Coincidentally, I had a trip booked to Cancun and when I arrived, my lower leg was very swollen from the infection, including a good size sore that was also oozing pus. I used calamine lotion to deal with the itching in the meantime. Call it instinct, but I felt that spending as much time in the ocean would help heal and eliminate the problem. Not only was it enjoyable to be wading in warm, clear, salty water, but like magic, my leg started to heal. After a few days, it was completely gone. After 3 years, I developed another bout and I'm treating it with peroxide, iodine, oregano oil, and ACV. I initially used Tea tree oil and it got angry and red, (infection). It's been slow going but the combination of the above seems to be working. I sure wish I was in Cancun now! I may try the local beach if I can find the time.
Rubbing Alcohol
Posted by Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 04/10/2015
TURMERIC works best. The dry powder.
Rubbing Alcohol
Posted by Lady Mars (Lithia, Fl) on 04/10/2015
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Hi, I live in hot and humid Florida so every now and then get a touch of athlete's foot or other form of ringworm. Have tried many things over the years, with aloe vera being one of the best at relieving the itch but so-so at curing it completely. Decided to try rubbing alcohol since that was the highest rated remedy on EC. Just rub it on a couple times a day. Cures the itching quickly and dries it up. Works the best of anything I've ever tried.
Potassium Permanganate
Posted by Nicholas (Edison, Nj) on 03/30/2015
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I had a severe case of ringworm in 1959 when I was in the army. They gave me big pills of potassium permanganate. In the evening I dissolved one pill in water and soaked my feet in it for about 10 minutes. I did it every day, once a day, and it took less than 2 weeks to kill the ringworm--totally healed. It has never bothered me since.
L-Lysine
Posted by Amy (Florida) on 03/09/2015
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Just so that everyone knows, ringworm is a viral skin infection and not an actual worm. L-Lysine is helpful as well for anti-viral and skin health. You can take a large dosage the first day - I take a few thousand mg, then one or two tabs a day after that.
Aloe Vera
Posted by Benjamin (Las Vegas, Nevada) on 03/03/2015
Your experience is very similar to mine. At one point I think I got a secondary infection that caused pus sores and extreme pain. After a round of internal antifungal and antibiotics, which I normally avoid like the plague, I was back to regular ringworm, (which has been a nightmare in itself) in the groin with postules. I read about on a Ted posting and have found that applying peroxide several times a day has helped immensely and I finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. I usually start my day out for the last week anyway by warming up a gallon of 3% peroxide and sitting in it in a basin and splashing it over affected areas that are not submersed. I suppose you could spray it on as well and should several times a day to cure it. As it is on my backside, thighs, groin, etc., I try and do the soak also I'm sure you could use over the counter peroxide with the stabilizers but I had a gallon of 35% food grade peroxide that I make my own with using distilled water. I would also probably start with 1 or 2% then move up to 3%. I actually funnel the used peroxide back into a closed container and have used it for several days. I just put the jug in a pot of hot water on the stove to warm it before use, for comfort and added absorbtion. I figure there are no surviving germs in it and it has been cost effective and cured me a lot. I am thinking to follow the protocol of drinking diluted peroxide in distilled water as well as an added measure in this fight. I did it years ago. One should be very careful to follow the instructions exactly, I believe if you choose the internal approach as well. I hope this helps you as it has me.
Lysol
Posted by Kristina (Alabama) on 02/13/2015
★★★★★
Yes, concentrated Lysol (brown) kills everything. If used correctly, it'll kill the bacteria. Me, my husband, and brother in law all suffered from a ringworm. We began treating ourselves topically with lysol and it killed the fungus. It's been at least 5 years, and it has not come back.
Menthol and Wormwood Oil
Posted by Benjamin (Las Vegas, NV) on 01/29/2015
The new Formula (Absorbine Plus Jr) does not say on the label it is meant to treat fungal infections such as jock itch or athletes foot. It does say for arthritis in the list. My local research tells me that the original formula is only online and the new formula PLUS is in all the stores. The original formula has all the same ingredients except a lower Menthol 1.27% vs 4% and the original has absinthium oil (Wormwood) as a main ingredient which the Plus formula has taken out.
Menthol and Wormwood Oil
Posted by Benjamin (Las Vegas, NV) on 01/29/2015
Kim. I would say you can use this on the scalp without affecting the hair because they make a product with the exact ingredients as the original Absorbine Jr, (Not Plus-new formula), for horses. Says it is good for shiny hair. By the way if you buy this it is about a 1/4 the cost for a lot more. 16 ounces = $10. I went to a local cattle store and bought it after they sent me absorbine PLUS in the mail by accident, and I could not wait anymore because it was spreading. The link can also help you find where it is sold by you.
http://www.absorbine.com/products/muscle-care
Ayurvedic Remedies
Posted by Sandhya (Maui, Hi.) on 10/31/2014
Good luck with the ringworm. It can be tough. One thing to try is to rub an herb on the skin that seems to be working and then go buy waterproof bandages to put on top of that. Keep the bandage on as long as possible. Then replace the herb and bandage again until the ringworm is gone. You are trying to suffocate the ringworm and keep from infecting him again. I heard clear nail polish does this as well. Perhaps use both at the same time. Wash the all towels, sheets and clothes in vinegar so he is not reinfected...... Even when it goes away keep doing this for a month to make sure it doesn't come back if possible.
I am curious ... where on the Vedic birthchart would it say if someone would get ringworm?
Let us know how your son does....
