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Garlic
Posted by Eddie (Ft Lauderdale, FL) on 09/19/2006
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I applied pure garlic oil directly on the ringworm patch. I also took Garlic oil capsuls internally to cleanse the bloodstream. This worked for me.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Yolanda (Tampa, FL) on 09/12/2006
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At first sight of ringworm, I used store bought hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball, placed it on the ringworm, taped down with a band aid. By morning it was completely gone.
Bleach
Posted by KAP (Dallas, TX) on 08/29/2006
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Put 3 tbsp of bleach in bathtub water & soak. I don't recommend this for women, but my husband did this & his dried up within 2 days. Cured ringworm all over body.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by JimKo (Caracas) on 04/17/2023
I would strongly suggest COLLOIDAL SILVER for any of this, I make it and use it for years... Magical!
Ozonated Olive Oil
Posted by Jgny (Thousand Islands) on 05/12/2022
Where do you get the ozone olive oil?
pH
Posted by RC (LA) on 09/13/2021
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Saying that fungus doesn't survive in a pH level of 6.5 and higher is wrong because the normal range for human bodies is between 7.2 - 7.4. Taking that into consideration, it should mean that no fungus should grow in a body with a normal pH balance of 7.2, but it does.
Vicks + Oregano Oil
Posted by Nina (Philippines) on 01/31/2020
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Hi everyone!
After close to 3 years, all ringworm has gone! What worked with me was vicks vaporub mixed wd 1-2 drops of pure oregano oil. applied on the affected area 2-3x a day. Start wd just one drop of oregano oil coz its very strong, and build it up as your skin can tolerate it. At first, my skin got very red and extremely itchy, I had to stop adding oregano oil, just vicks. But during the time I started applying it on my skin, I mixed 4-5 drops of oregano oil in coconut oil and drank it ( 2-3x a day) Please be advised, oregano oil is very strong,, not for the faint of heart! If you can't tolerate it, just lower the dose or add more coconut oil. Anyway, on the 3rd day of treatment, the itching was gone. So I just stuck to applying vicks but continued wd the drink. On the 5th day, I noticed the lesions on my skin have dried out n died. Will continue this for I guess one month and keep you updated.
Vicks + Oregano Oil
Posted by Pam (USA) on 02/14/2020
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Nina, how is the ringworm? I have struggled for month after month. Let me know how you are doing. Thanks, Pam
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Carl (Wisconsin & Florida) on 09/08/2018
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Turpentine for Ring Worm?:
Anyone have experience with topical turpentine for Ringworm on the torso?
I've tried 3 strengths of colloidal silver, apple cider vinegar, 10% sulfur Soap, soap with flowers of sulfur, 4-5 topicals. No luck.
Thank you-
Carl
Urine
Posted by Jeremiah (St. Petersburg, Fl) on 07/15/2018
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I peed on my little ringworms and they ran away right quick. My parents told me to do it in the shower but I did it in my bed. Much more efficient.
Garlic
Posted by Alex (Latin America) on 08/06/2017
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Garlic is strong but didn't work for my ringworm.
I mixed fresh garlic with coconut oil, applied it every day to my wrist (where the infection was) and I thought it was working because the skin felt like it was burning.
The smell was very strong too, so I believe I used a generous amount, but after a couple of weeks I gave up because it didn't really do anything to cure it or make it smaller.
Bleach
Posted by Alex (Latin America) on 07/16/2017
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I tied various concentrations but in the end it didn't work. I used bleach that has nothing else in it because I heard there are other kinds with other chemicals that can burn the skin.
I applied it for over a month, twice a day, for about 1 hour, then washed it off and applied Lamisil.
It dried the skin, it seemed to make Lamisil work slightly better, but in the end it didn't work.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil
Posted by Alex (Latin America) on 07/16/2017
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Apple Cider Vinegar/Coconut oil for ringworm:
It's the only thing that made the fungus tingle, but it didn't cure it.
Drinking 2 table spoons of ACV with honey in a cup of water made the fungus look much drier.
Coconut oil rubbed directly into it made it seem less apparent, it also burnt more than any other thing that I have ever applied to it.
Also, I mixed coconut oil with borax (1:1 ratio with solidified coconut oil), the results were good but only temporary.
Nail Polish
Posted by Alex (Latin America) on 07/16/2017
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I tried this and the nail polish just flaked and sent contaminated fragments all over the room. It only seemed to make it bigger and the area more irritated.
I couldn't get the dry polish off completely so I just kept spreading it everywhere for a couple of days.
Iodine
Posted by Quadshield (Prattsville, Arkansas) on 09/13/2016
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One of the easiest quickest and cheapest way I've ever found to treat ringworm and athletes foot is iodine. Not the kind you get at the pharmacy but 7%. You get at a farm supply or feed store for use on farm animals. Human iodine is I think 3%. Those are both fungal infections so not positive on mange if it's from a mite but worth a shot.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil
Posted by Klj (Culpeper, Va) on 06/27/2016
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I have been using apple cider vinegar to treat ringworm on my leg. I tried lamisil, but it just seemed to make the area hot and more irritated. In addition I have used coconut oil. I apply the apple cider vinegar twice a day with a cotton swab...almost 4 ounces a day on an area about 4"x4". I apply coconut oil once a day in the evening to the area. I keep the area of my leg covered when out in the sun and working in the heat of the day. It is clearing up much more quickly than using the over the counter remedy.
DMSO, Oregano Oil
Posted by Suseeq (Sydney, Australia) on 06/10/2016
Dear ORH,
I think you are the only gardener on this site. I was just wondering have you ever used hydrogen peroxide on your plants and vegs if so what results have you had, I tried it on a potted begonia about a month ago and I am pleased with the results. It's winter here and the begonia looks brighter and seems to look healthier, I know that's it early days but I will leave it for a while and see what happens.
DMSO, Oregano Oil
Posted by Suseeq (Sydney, Australia) on 06/11/2016
Dear ORH, thank you for that. I poured a weakened solution on my begonia, cant wait for spring to see how it fares.
DMSO, Oregano Oil
Posted by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 06/12/2016
I'm a gardener with a couple of raised beds and a sweet potato patch out behind the shed. My problem is bandicoots, a protected species. Nothing much growing now in winter here.
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.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Carl (Usa) on 09/10/2018
Thank you very much for the suggestions!
Carl
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 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 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?
