Ringworm

If you have children, you have most likely had the experience of ringworms. This is because children are more likely to come into to contact with this fungal virus due to touching other children (having ringworm) while playing, and sharing toys, hair brushes, and other items “contaminated’ with the virus. Pets can also transmit ringworm to people.

You can be sure of a ringworm infection with the appearance of a circular, raised- lesion on the skin. These circular-lesions are often quite itchy, and hard not to want to “scratch” at them. But “scratching” at the ringworm site will only spread the fungal infection a greater area of the body.

Home Remedies For Ringworm:

Cider Vinegar:

This home remedy has a definite “stink” to it, but it does work as an effective natural cure for ringworm. Take a clean cloth, preferably one made out of cotton and place in a bowl of cider vinegar. Wring-out excess vinegar over the bowl and place the towel on the site of the ringworm. Leave on for 30 minutes, rinse the area, dry, and place a protective covering over it to prevent spreading the ringworm to others. Take a look at other articles on home remedies and natural cures and you’re likely to see “cider vinegar” listed because it has been shown to help with many ailments besides just ringworm.

Anti-Fungal Creams And Lotions:

There are a number of over the counter anti-fungal creams and lotions that you can buy and use as a home remedy for ringworm instead of forking out extra money every time your children pick up ringworm. Just be certain that among the ingredients listed on your purchase of an anti-fungal product includes “Miconazole.” This ingredient has proven to be quite good at destroying ringworm.

A Natural Cure From Down-Under:

The land of kangorros and the world’s most venomus snake species is also home to a natural cure for ringworm. It’s easily found at drug and natural products stores, and can be used as a home remedy whenever ringworm strikes. This natural cure for ringworms comes from essential oils taken from the: Tea Tree, a native Australian plant species. Liberal application of this essential oil on the ringworm area, will clear-up ringworm in record time.

Socks Or Mittens:

This home remedy will keep the kids from going “nuts” with the “urge” to scratch at the ringworm site. Encouraging your child to wear socks or mittens on their hands will help keep them from “damaging” the skin through scratching of the ringworm site, and they will “scratch” at the ringworm-believe me. This is a very good way to keep the ringworm from spreading out-of-control to other areas of the body.