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- What is ringworm?
- Symptoms of ringworm
- Causes of ringworm
- Prevention of ringworm
- Risk factors for ringworm
- Complications of ringworm
- When to see a doctor about ringworm
- Diagnosis of ringworm
- Conventional treatment of ringworm
- Alternative/complementary treatment of ringworm
- Living with ringworm
- Caring for someone with ringworm
There are a number of strategies which are recommended to help deal with ringworm (tinea):
- Apply a topical cream on the rash - apply a medicated cream (or powder) on the ringworm (tinea) rash every day to help clear up the infection. There are a number of conventional creams that can be used as well as alternative ones, usually made with tea tree oil, which has proven effective anti-fungal properties
- Change bed linen every day - while it is cumbersome to do, it is necessary to change the bed linen every day with clean ones. This will ensure that the fungus has no chance to grow further. Always wash the bed linen in hot water to kill off the fungus and dry in direct sunshine
- Change socks and underwear daily - people with athlete's foot and jock itch especially need to ensure they change their socks and underwear daily, to stop the fungus from growing further
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- Keep skin dry - always dry off your skin if it becomes wet and after a shower or swimming, especially the areas which tend to stay more moist (under the armpits, the genitals, buttocks, inner thighs, between the toes) to provide the least hospitable environment for the fungus
- Use your own towel and personal items - don't share any of your personal items (brush, clothes and towels) with anyone else, as you could easily spread the infection to other people
- Wear clean night clothes each nigh - it is also necessary to wear cleanly washed night clothes every day in order to prevent the fungus from growing further. Always wash the night clothes in hot water to kill off the fungus and dry in direct sunshine
- Wear natural fibres - ensure that your socks, pantyhose and under garments are made from natural fibres (cotton, linen, flax, hemp, wool), which allow the skin to breathe. Natural fibres allow air to circulate around and do not provide a moist, warm environment for the fungus to grow
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
