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Q: Stressed About a Ringworm
asked by: jazker on June 28th, 2007
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so im on my 3rd day of treatment for my ringworm on my shoulder. the doctor gave me creme called Naftin and he said to put it on twice a day. so far nothing is working, its still the same as 3 days ago. he said to continue this treatment for 2 weeks. i was like woa 2 weeks, i want to go out places! anyways i am very self concscious about it and i dont want to leave the house until it heals. so my question is, what helps speed up the healing process? what are some signs of healing? about how long does it take to go away? what are some things not to do?
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goldiestar
replied on July 1st, 2007
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Have you considered seeing a naturopath or doing a cleanse to help with that? I would do a "colonix" program to ensure that the ringworm does not make its way into my body and start creating havoc. Ringworms lay eggs and can move deeper into the body if not eliminated quickly. Check out the "colonix" program. I am sure it would help you to eliminate the ring worm and stop them for going any deeper. Let us know how it's going.
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maria_needs_advice
replied on August 10th, 2007
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Contrary to popular opinion "Ringworm" is NOT a worm.

The term "ringworm" or "ringworms" refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. The early belief was that the infection was due to a worm, which it is not. It is a result of a fungus infection. Nevertheless, the name "ringworm" has stuck. Some of these fungi produce round spots, but many do not. On the other hand, many round spots are not from fungus. A physical examination of the affected skin, evaluation of skin scrapings under the microscope, and culture tests can help doctors make the appropriate distinctions. A proper diagnosis is essential to successful treatment

Some fungi live only on human skin, hair, or nails. Others live on animals and only visit humans sometimes. Still others live in the soil. It is often difficult or impossible to identify the source of a particular person's skin fungus.

Heat and moisture help fungi grow and thrive, which makes them more common in skin folds such as those in the groin or between the toes. This also accounts for their reputation as being caught from showers, locker rooms, and swimming pools. This reputation is exaggerated, though, since many people with "jock itch" or "athlete's foot" are neither jocks nor athletes.

For a long time, the only effective antifungal tablet was griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, and Gris-PEG). In recent years, newer agents have been introduced that are both safer and more effective. These include terbinafine (Lamisil), itraconazole (Sporanox), and fluconazole (Diflucan). Reputations die hard, however, and many people continue to fear that even these newer agents are "bad for the liver," when in fact they are quite safe when used properly.

I had it too.... (from a tanning bed) YUCK!!!! Just a small spot under my arm. The Doctor gave me Grifulvin (I never took it).... I just used OTC Lamisil. It is HARD to get rid of as it usually thrives on moist warm areas.
I would try the Lamisil and you have to be faithful about it.
Make sure to take a bleach cleaner and give your bathroom a good cleaning. Wash your sheets. Do not wear clothing more than one time
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goldiestar
replied on August 13th, 2007
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Great information. Thank you for that.
I know from experience that cleansing helps remove toxins from the body and 'ringworm' being a fungal infection a cleanse like colonix will help eliminate it from the body.
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debm
replied on September 8th, 2007
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I know it's been a while since you posted this. I have a big ringworm on my leg and it wasn't going away. A friend of mine told me to take something rough to break open the skin on my leg then put the ointment on. I did that and it cleared up real fast.
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emilymclean
replied on February 18th, 2009
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i recently had it on my leg. Eucolyptus oil (non diluted) put on area with a cottn bud did the job for me!
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