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                    [post_content] => Because of the name, you might have though this condition is caused by worms, but ringworm has no association with worms. The name is derived from its tendency to form worm-like edges. As to its cause, a fungus that breaks down the skin keratin is responsible.

Ringworm can appear on any part of the skin but prefers dark, moist, warm parts. Skin ringworm is most common, followed by athlete’s foot and scalp ringworm. Obese people can develop ringworm under overlapping layers of the skin.

In most cases, ringworm will not lead to serious health conditions such as cancer. In fact, maintaining hygiene such as not sharing shoes and drying your feet after bathing can help get rid of athlete’s foot even without treatment.

[RELATED]

All the same, fungal medications and creams can be necessary to get rid of ringworm fast and prevent recurrent outbreaks. Some home remedies can also be used for treatment to soothe scaly and infected skin.
Symptoms of ringworm; when to go for ringworm medications
You can easily take a pimple under the skin as a ringworm infection if you are not familiar with the symptoms of ringworm. They include:

 	
Silvery or red rash inside a circular border.
 	
The rash will be itchy and scaly.
 	
The affected area is usually raised.
 	
Similar patches may start appearing on adjacent skin areas or other parts of the body. By touching different parts of your body, you can spread the infection.
 	
The center of the formed patches appears clear from lesions.
 	
On the borders/edges, you may notice small sores which ooze pus when squeezed.
 	
The patches can occur on any body part but most likely the legs, thighs, groin, foot, between toes, between fingers, palm, arms, scalp, neck, and face.

If you are not certain whether a rash you are experiencing is one the symptoms of ringworm, have it checked by a doctor in a clinic. Ringworm is not extremely dangerous but can cause discomfort or be passed to other people.
Which are the best ringworm treatment tablets?
Scalp ringworm requires that prescription medications be used to get rid of the fungi that causes it, which develops in the hair follicles. Some oral prescription medicine for ringworm comes in form of liquid while others can be taken as pills and tablets. They include:

 	
Griseofulvin – this medicine for ringworm has been around for a very long time, since the late 1950s. It comes in liquid forms for easier administration for children. The medicine is fairly safe but is associated with side effects such as nausea and headache. The side effects do not last long.
 	
Terbinafine –you can find it under the name Lamisil. It is sold in form of tablets which are to be taken once on a daily basis for the duration of 4 weeks. It has shown a lot of effectiveness in the past. Side effects revolving around gastric discomfort are to be expected. They however are short-lived.
 	
Itraconazole – in people with liver complications, old people and children, Itraconazole medicine for ringworm is not recommended. It is available in pills which are to be taken once a day for 1-2 weeks. Headache and gastric discomfort symptoms such as indigestion and nausea are to be expected when using Itraconazole.
 	
Antifungal shampoo – it is likely that your doctor will recommend the use of antifungal shampoo when treating scalp ringworm. Although it doesn’t necessary kill the fungi itself, it will keep the same from spreading. Medicine for ringworm and prescription pills work best when used with an antifungal shampoo.

Is over the counter ringworm cream effective
Skin ringworm, athlete’s foot and groin ringworm are mostly treated with an over the counter ringworm cream. Others are also available in ointments, gels or sprays. The market has no deficiency of these medications, so it will be important to get professional advice on which ringworm cream will work best for you.

In most cases, a ringworm cream will need to be applied for a duration of 2 weeks. Application is to be done directly to the affected areas. You can also apply the same to adjacent skin parts to avoid spreading of the ringworm.

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All the same, different brands will come with different guidelines on how to use them. Make sure to read the guidelines provided by the manufacturer.

If an over the counter brand of cream for ringworm removal you are using doesn’t work in 2 weeks, have the infection checked in a clinic. You may be prescribed stronger antifungal pills and tablets such as terbinafine. It can also be that you are mistaking different causes of pimples on the skin with ringworm.
Tea tree oil and ringworm symptoms treatment
Tea tree oil and ringworm treatment are closely associated with each other. This is because for years now, tea tree oil has been used as an effective home remedy to get rid of jock itch, foot fungus and nail infections.

Use a 10% solution of tea tree oil for ringworm and other fungal infection treatments. For best results, apply the oil directly to the affected areas. This is to be done 2-3 times in a day. You can go on using the oil until the fungal infection is completely gone.

It is likely that you will come across tea tree oil for warts use. In fact, the oil can also be used to treat boils and vaginal yeast infections. Wounds can also be washed with clean water containing the oil to reduce the risk of bacterial infections.

Tea tree oil as a treatment for ringworm can also mean the oil is used in cleaning floor surfaces, utensils and bedding to reduce contamination with ringworm fungus.
Coconut oil for ringworm symptoms treatment
Coconut oil contains a compound known as Lauric acid. It is from the compound that coconut oil gets all the virus and fungi fighting abilities.

Use of coconut oil for ringworm treatment has not been approved by any notable health body or diseases control association. However, long time use has shown that the oil can treat ringworm and athlete’s foot in a week or two.

To use coconut oil for ringworm removal, just apply it directly to the affected areas. You can consider applying it before going to bed and use a bandage to keep it in position. The basic idea is to have the oil stay as long as possible on the affected part of the skin.

Some people prefer to use coconut oil for ringworm removal together with another home remedy such as tea tree oil. This is a very powerful combination and can actually be used to get rid of a penis skin tag or even moles.
Which are the best ringworm medications or tablets?
The best ringworm medications will depend on the situation you are in and what you want to achieve. For example, scalp ringworm is best treated with prescription pills and tablets. Using creams alone will not get rid of the ringworm fungus from inside the hair follicles.

Ringworm medications in form of creams and gels work effectively for skin ringworm including that occurring on the groin and thighs. Essential oils can be applied just to speed up the recovery process and prevent from bacterial infections.

[RELATED]

Home remedies on the other hand are fairly effective ringworm medications for athlete’s foot. They also help achieve better skin health that may have been affected by the scaling caused by ringworm infections. They can also be used for removal of ringworm and skin conditions appearing on sensitive body parts, such as genital white spots.

At the end of the day, your doctor might be the best option you have to help in deciding which ringworm medication is best for you.
When to call a doctor for ringworm medications and pills
You can treat ringworm at home with home remedies but even more successfully with antifungal creams. Call a doctor if any of the following symptoms appear:

 	
Itchy blisters or a rash that is not responding to over the counter antifungals
 	
Fever
 	
Pus
 	
Intense pain or swelling in the affected areas. It can also include tender skin surfaces and reddened patches. These could be symptoms of bacteria.
 	
Ringworm patches that are spreading, especially after treatment with over the counter ringworm removal products

Normally, significant improvements should be seen by the end of second week. This is even when you are only using an antifungal cream. otherwise, have a doctor check the infection.

You can also get more information on ringworm and other skin conditions, including birthmark meanings, online. In fact, you can take pictures on affected parts and send them to an online doctor for diagnosis if you can’t access a physical clinic.
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                    [post_content] => Contrary to what many people may believe, ringworm is caused by a fungus and not a worm. Also commonly referred to as tinea or dermatophytosis, ringworm appears as a scaly red rash on a hidden part of the skin. It causes a lot of itching and in some cases peeling of the skin. Tinea is highly contagious, especially through the sharing of a comb or clothes. As well as being contagious to others, it is likely that other patches will sprout on parts of the body not originally infected.

It is common in children, although anyone is susceptible to the disease. The spread and occurrence of ringworm is higher in conditions of a warmer climate. Ringworm also infests common pets like dogs and cats. To ensure that you completely cure the disease, it is important that you also take control measures for your pets. However, this article mainly discusses ringworm in humans.
What causes ringworm in the scalp and body?
The fungi responsible for ringworm in the scalp and body are of three kinds. Like in all fungus infections, ringworm is spread when one comes into contact with particular fungi’s spores. As a fun fact, the fungus is actually growing on your skin, with the results being felt as the ringworm.

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Experts believe that fungi spores can survive for long periods in the soil. After directly contacting the soil, individuals get infected. However, it is the fact that ringworm is highly contagious that is responsible for most of the reported cases. There are several types of ringworm. They can be identified with the unique way of naming them in accordance to the part of the body they typically affect.

 	
Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) – It usually appears as ringworm on the neck. Rashes develop in a circular or ring-like pattern on the affected area of the skin. It tends to develop in areas around the face, such as the chin, neck, cheeks, nose, ears and eyes.
 	
Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) – Characterized by scaly patches on the scalp, this type of ringworm is most common in kids. To differentiate from common dandruff, ringworm of the scalp causes hair loss on the affected areas, leaving bald patches.
 	
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) – Affects the feet. Common in people who rarely make use of foot wear. In some extreme cases, it can cause complete peeling of the more protected parts of the foot, such as between the toes.
 	
Jock itch (tinea cruris) – Mainly attacks groins, thighs and genital areas. You can distinguish it by looking for patterns on your inner thighs or buttocks.

Ringworm symptoms in humans
In all types of ringworm, there will be scaly, red patches which are concentrated inside small ring-like patterns on the skin. Common symptoms include itching and dehydration of the affected parts.

Scaling of the scalp similar to dandruff, except that it is accompanied by complete hair loss on the affected areas, is a common symptom of scalp ringworm. You can look at pictures of scalp ringworm to get the best idea of what it looks like.

Small red patches forming inside ring-like secluded parts of the skin, especially the neck, are common symptoms of ringworm of the body. Some of the patches may build up slowly but steadily while others may form rapidly.

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Other common ringworm symptoms include peeling skin, irritable skin, itching, dry feet, oozing small skin blisters, patchy hair loss, and irritation of the skin between your toes. There are some more severe forms in which ringworm sometimes appears. It is important that you get the necessary help if you notice any of the above symptoms. For example, some severe forms of athlete’s foot might take over the whole of your foot and cause the entire protective layer of the skin to peel off. It is also necessary to get ringworm treatment to avoid spreading it to those close to you.
Best ringworm treatment home remedies
Some home remedies can be applied to specifically act as ringworm treatment. Some can be applied to act as general antifungal remedies. Whichever the case, below are the best home remedies for ringworm treatment.

 	
Garlic – It takes a period of about 4 weeks to completely get rid of ringworm with garlic. This remedy requires you to add a little olive oil to some garlic cloves and apply the paste to the affected areas.
 	
Apple cider vinegar – An anti-bacterial as well as an anti-fungal remedy, apple cider vinegar will get rid of ringworm completely. You may want to combine this remedy with coconut oil for best results.
 	
Tea tree oil – When it comes to how to get rid of ringworm with home remedies, tea tree oil is often recommended. The best thing is that it is cheaply available.
 	
Papaya – A tasty fruit, which is yellow when ripe, papaya has for long been known to cure ringworm. Its application is not complicated. All you need to do is rub the fresh parts of the fruit on the affected areas.
 	
Lavender and carrier oil – It is recommended that you use these essential oils together. Preferably, mix 4 drops of lavender oil with 1 teaspoonful of carrier oil.

How to treat ring worm with cream and medication
Fungal infections like ringworm are easy to treat with anti-fungal creams or over the counter medication. In fact, a period of two weeks is enough to get rid of even the most obvious ringworm infestations. For a start, you can consider learning more on how to remove fungus at home or with over the counter products.

If you have been using a cream to little or no success for more than two weeks, quit using it. Preferably, go for over the counter medication prescribed for treating ringworm. It is advisable that you get directions from a doctor on how to get rid of ringworm using prescribed medication. Additionally, ensure that you do not drop your dosage intake even after the rash has cleared.

Below are some anti-fungal medications that can be used as ringworm treatment.

 	
Allylamines products – You can access them in different forms. You can opt to start with the cream. If that fails to work, move on to the pills.
 	
Griseofulvin – Only available in the form of pills, this medication will require you to have a prescription from a doctor. It is not available over the counter.
 	
Azoles – A good number of these medications can be accessed over the counter. They should be taken orally.
 	
General anti-fungal – As already mentioned, ringworm is purely fungal. This means that any professionally prescribed anti-fungal will successfully get rid of it. However, never try out an anti-fungal if you have not discussed it with your doctor. It may end up causing some undesired side effects.

Ensure that you get clinical direction on how to use these ringworm remedies.
Ringworm on neck; cause and treatment for ringworm on the face
The face and the neck area are common places for a ringworm occurrence. Although ringworm does not pose any major health concerns, it ruins both the appearance and texture of our skin. This is even worse when ringworm occurs on the face, for it makes it hard to let photos be taken, as well as decreasing your confidence to appear in public places.
Major symptoms for this type of ringworm include:

 	
Reddened part of skin infested with an itching rash. With time, the rash may start oozing or become painful.
 	
Itchy bumps around the outer regions of an area infested by the rash. The bumps are usually red and keep increasing in size and amount the more you irritate them. They usually range at an average size of 1-5 cm.
 	
Bordered rashes on cheeks, forehead, ears, or even the nose; in many cases, the center of the rash will take a similar pigment as your skin. At the edges, the rash takes a ring-like or circular border, a feature that gives it the name ‘ringworm’. Ringworm also infests eyes and the chin.
 	
Scaling and peeling of the skin, especially after hours of being exposed to direct sunlight. It may require you to browse through various images of ringworm on face to get a clear picture.

Ringworm on the neck or any part of the face can be easily treated with over the counter medicine. An anti-fungal cream can also easily do away with ringworm with the right application. You can try any of the following over the counter creams: Miconazole, Terbinafine or Clotrimazole.

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You will need to apply the lotion or cream to the affected areas. Keep applying them consistently for a period of about two weeks. If there is no improvement, it is advised that you visit a doctor and get a prescription ringworm medicine. It is important to note that ringworm may infest various parts of the body at the same time. Therefore, ensure that you examine yourself for any other ringworm infestations not noticed before.

Avoid sharing clothes, combs, or coming into close contacts with uninfected members of the family or friends. It is due to the fact that ringworm is highly contagious that it is hard to get rid of once and for all especially in kids.
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            [post_content] => Because of the name, you might have though this condition is caused by worms, but ringworm has no association with worms. The name is derived from its tendency to form worm-like edges. As to its cause, a fungus that breaks down the skin keratin is responsible.

Ringworm can appear on any part of the skin but prefers dark, moist, warm parts. Skin ringworm is most common, followed by athlete’s foot and scalp ringworm. Obese people can develop ringworm under overlapping layers of the skin.

In most cases, ringworm will not lead to serious health conditions such as cancer. In fact, maintaining hygiene such as not sharing shoes and drying your feet after bathing can help get rid of athlete’s foot even without treatment.

[RELATED]

All the same, fungal medications and creams can be necessary to get rid of ringworm fast and prevent recurrent outbreaks. Some home remedies can also be used for treatment to soothe scaly and infected skin.
Symptoms of ringworm; when to go for ringworm medications
You can easily take a pimple under the skin as a ringworm infection if you are not familiar with the symptoms of ringworm. They include:

 	
Silvery or red rash inside a circular border.
 	
The rash will be itchy and scaly.
 	
The affected area is usually raised.
 	
Similar patches may start appearing on adjacent skin areas or other parts of the body. By touching different parts of your body, you can spread the infection.
 	
The center of the formed patches appears clear from lesions.
 	
On the borders/edges, you may notice small sores which ooze pus when squeezed.
 	
The patches can occur on any body part but most likely the legs, thighs, groin, foot, between toes, between fingers, palm, arms, scalp, neck, and face.

If you are not certain whether a rash you are experiencing is one the symptoms of ringworm, have it checked by a doctor in a clinic. Ringworm is not extremely dangerous but can cause discomfort or be passed to other people.
Which are the best ringworm treatment tablets?
Scalp ringworm requires that prescription medications be used to get rid of the fungi that causes it, which develops in the hair follicles. Some oral prescription medicine for ringworm comes in form of liquid while others can be taken as pills and tablets. They include:

 	
Griseofulvin – this medicine for ringworm has been around for a very long time, since the late 1950s. It comes in liquid forms for easier administration for children. The medicine is fairly safe but is associated with side effects such as nausea and headache. The side effects do not last long.
 	
Terbinafine –you can find it under the name Lamisil. It is sold in form of tablets which are to be taken once on a daily basis for the duration of 4 weeks. It has shown a lot of effectiveness in the past. Side effects revolving around gastric discomfort are to be expected. They however are short-lived.
 	
Itraconazole – in people with liver complications, old people and children, Itraconazole medicine for ringworm is not recommended. It is available in pills which are to be taken once a day for 1-2 weeks. Headache and gastric discomfort symptoms such as indigestion and nausea are to be expected when using Itraconazole.
 	
Antifungal shampoo – it is likely that your doctor will recommend the use of antifungal shampoo when treating scalp ringworm. Although it doesn’t necessary kill the fungi itself, it will keep the same from spreading. Medicine for ringworm and prescription pills work best when used with an antifungal shampoo.

Is over the counter ringworm cream effective
Skin ringworm, athlete’s foot and groin ringworm are mostly treated with an over the counter ringworm cream. Others are also available in ointments, gels or sprays. The market has no deficiency of these medications, so it will be important to get professional advice on which ringworm cream will work best for you.

In most cases, a ringworm cream will need to be applied for a duration of 2 weeks. Application is to be done directly to the affected areas. You can also apply the same to adjacent skin parts to avoid spreading of the ringworm.

[RELATED]

All the same, different brands will come with different guidelines on how to use them. Make sure to read the guidelines provided by the manufacturer.

If an over the counter brand of cream for ringworm removal you are using doesn’t work in 2 weeks, have the infection checked in a clinic. You may be prescribed stronger antifungal pills and tablets such as terbinafine. It can also be that you are mistaking different causes of pimples on the skin with ringworm.
Tea tree oil and ringworm symptoms treatment
Tea tree oil and ringworm treatment are closely associated with each other. This is because for years now, tea tree oil has been used as an effective home remedy to get rid of jock itch, foot fungus and nail infections.

Use a 10% solution of tea tree oil for ringworm and other fungal infection treatments. For best results, apply the oil directly to the affected areas. This is to be done 2-3 times in a day. You can go on using the oil until the fungal infection is completely gone.

It is likely that you will come across tea tree oil for warts use. In fact, the oil can also be used to treat boils and vaginal yeast infections. Wounds can also be washed with clean water containing the oil to reduce the risk of bacterial infections.

Tea tree oil as a treatment for ringworm can also mean the oil is used in cleaning floor surfaces, utensils and bedding to reduce contamination with ringworm fungus.
Coconut oil for ringworm symptoms treatment
Coconut oil contains a compound known as Lauric acid. It is from the compound that coconut oil gets all the virus and fungi fighting abilities.

Use of coconut oil for ringworm treatment has not been approved by any notable health body or diseases control association. However, long time use has shown that the oil can treat ringworm and athlete’s foot in a week or two.

To use coconut oil for ringworm removal, just apply it directly to the affected areas. You can consider applying it before going to bed and use a bandage to keep it in position. The basic idea is to have the oil stay as long as possible on the affected part of the skin.

Some people prefer to use coconut oil for ringworm removal together with another home remedy such as tea tree oil. This is a very powerful combination and can actually be used to get rid of a penis skin tag or even moles.
Which are the best ringworm medications or tablets?
The best ringworm medications will depend on the situation you are in and what you want to achieve. For example, scalp ringworm is best treated with prescription pills and tablets. Using creams alone will not get rid of the ringworm fungus from inside the hair follicles.

Ringworm medications in form of creams and gels work effectively for skin ringworm including that occurring on the groin and thighs. Essential oils can be applied just to speed up the recovery process and prevent from bacterial infections.

[RELATED]

Home remedies on the other hand are fairly effective ringworm medications for athlete’s foot. They also help achieve better skin health that may have been affected by the scaling caused by ringworm infections. They can also be used for removal of ringworm and skin conditions appearing on sensitive body parts, such as genital white spots.

At the end of the day, your doctor might be the best option you have to help in deciding which ringworm medication is best for you.
When to call a doctor for ringworm medications and pills
You can treat ringworm at home with home remedies but even more successfully with antifungal creams. Call a doctor if any of the following symptoms appear:

 	
Itchy blisters or a rash that is not responding to over the counter antifungals
 	
Fever
 	
Pus
 	
Intense pain or swelling in the affected areas. It can also include tender skin surfaces and reddened patches. These could be symptoms of bacteria.
 	
Ringworm patches that are spreading, especially after treatment with over the counter ringworm removal products

Normally, significant improvements should be seen by the end of second week. This is even when you are only using an antifungal cream. otherwise, have a doctor check the infection.

You can also get more information on ringworm and other skin conditions, including birthmark meanings, online. In fact, you can take pictures on affected parts and send them to an online doctor for diagnosis if you can’t access a physical clinic.
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