How to Get Rid of Ringworm

1. Ringworm (Tinea)

Ringworm is a fungal infection that is common among children and is spread by direct contact with contaminated surfaces. Humans usually contract ringworm from animals - it is especially common in cats.

Ringworm appears as a raised, itchy welt surrounded by a ring. See the ringworm picture above for an example.

2. How to Get Rid of Ringworm; Treatments

Ringworm is pretty simple to get rid of so long as you're careful about what and whom you touch so that you don't spread it to others. If your pets are infected, bring them to your vet for antifungal pills, creams or shampoos.

Common ringworm cures

#1 - DO NOT SCRATCH
Topical creams containing miconazole and clotrimazole can be used to kill off the fungus. Lamasil and Lotrimin are reported to work well.
Black walnut extract applied directly to each infection daily can speed healing.
Daily application of iodine will also hasten the healing of ringworm.
Daily application of calamine lotion.
Athlete's foot and other antifungal creams can be used also.
Cover each spot with a bandage to avoid touching things and spreading the infection.
Some folks swear that clear nail polish applied to each welt will kill the ringworm. Others swear it wll not. If all else fails, why not let experience be your guide and share your results with us?