Article On Humans and Ringworms
It is important to know how ringworm behaves inside the body before recommending any treatment. The easiest thing to do is spot an irregularity on the skin, assume that it’s ringworm and purchase over-the-counter medication that will end up not working at all. First, we have to establish that it is really ringworm, so that we will know how to deal with it.
What is Ringworm?
Ringworm is a skin disorder or a fungal infection that can be found on the skin. It is also known as Tinea and can be found on different areas of the body. When a ringworm is found on the foot it is called “Athlete’s foot” or Tinea Pedis, groin as “Jack Itch” or Tinea Cruris as well as other parts of the body including on the skin (Tinea Corporis) and on the scalp (Tinea Capitis).
Ringworm is contagious. It can be passed on from skin to skin. You can get ringworm from your pets. However ringworm in humans could be treated as quickly as it can be transmitted. You can do self-treatment or consult a doctor about it.
How do you distinguish a genuine ringworm?
It depends where it’s located but on the skin it’s itchy and appears like red and scaly ringed patches. If it’s on the head, it’s most likely bald patches and on the nails it’s thick and discolored.
How to Treat Ringworm
The most known prevention of ringworm in humans is good hygiene, especially your feet. Since ringworm love wet and dirty skin, you have to keep your skin clean and dray always so ringworms will be prevented. Wear slippers on public places and never share personal items such as towels and combs.
Anti-fungal creams and powders are very effective treatment for ringworm and are quite popular today. Ketoconazole is considered to be one of the most known treatments. You can also use homeopathic remedies which includes Kalium Muriaticum (Potassium Chloride), Natrium Muriaticum (Salt or Sea Salt) and Kalium Sulphate (Potassium Sulfate). If you don’t like to spend on ointments, you can use the natural herbs and remedies which includes cleavers (Galium Aperine) or Red Clover (Trifolium pratense).
If you have treated ringworm with ointments and it still keeps getting worst, you can consult your doctor or a skin specialist to make sure that there are no other underlying infections that goes together with your ringworm. There are medicines that can be taken orally that need doctor’s recommendations so be sure to ask them about it.
Here’s more information on ringworms here:Ringworm In HumansTreatment For Ringworm