subject: Ringworm Homemade Remedies - What You Need To Know [print this page] Looking for a homemade remedy for ringworm? A lot of people suffer from this common fungal disease, and a lot of them have resorted to trying out different things to use in an attempt to get rid of the itchy infection. These could either be vegetable extracts, different kinds of oil, and even chemicals that aren't supposed to be used on the skin, such as nail polish and bleach.
While there are a lot of people that swear by their methods, not all home remedies are effective, specially compared to conventional medications. A lot of people try their home made remedies in vain only to find out that the infection has already worsened and spread throughout their skin.
While easily cured, ringworms symptoms can reappear days after the symptoms disappear, especially if homemade remedies were used for treating it. This lack of reliability is the reason why most of these kinds of remedies are not recommended. Here are some well known homemade remedies.
Applying some tea tree oil over the infected area is probably one of the most popular homemade methods. While some claim it works effectively, there is still no evidence that the oil has antifungal characteristics.
Bleach is a very effective antifungal solution, but it is not suitable for direct human application. It may cause skin cancer as well as damage the lungs. It is also corrosive, and will not just kill the ringworm, but your cells as well. It can burn your skin, potentially causing greater damage than the infection itself.
Extracts from lavender or holy basil are known to be good topical remedy but it is not strong enough to completely eradicate the fungus, allowing the infection to reappear after a short time.
Sulphur is effective in relieving itchiness over infected areas, as well as killing the fungus. However, like bleach, it is too corrosive in its pure form, and would have to be properly diluted, or else it will burn the skin as well. Shampoo with sulphur as an ingredient can effectively prevent ringworm from spreading on the scalp area. Fortunately, some sulphur based products such as soap or ointments are made specifically for ringworm treatment.
It is important that you are aware of possible side effects that may occur if using homemade remedies, as even the conventional treatment methods could cause unwanted consequences, like producing an allergic reaction. As always, it would be best to consult professional medical advice first before trying out ringworm remedies.
Ringworm Homemade Remedies - What You Need To Know
