{"id":170794,"date":"2024-06-20T02:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T09:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=170794"},"modified":"2024-06-18T17:08:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T00:08:08","slug":"6-remedies-to-get-rid-of-ringworm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/6-remedies-to-get-rid-of-ringworm\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Remedies To Get Rid Of Ringworm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A ringworm rash is uncomfortable, but it is very common and easily treatable. Early intervention is critical if you want to prevent it from spreading and infecting others. It is usually an itchy, circular rash with a clearer center. The fungal infection gets its name from the appearance, with a darker red line on the exterior.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Ringworm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ringworm<\/strong> usually causes a ring-shaped rash that can be scaly, itchy, and slightly raised. It is related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/conditions\/athletes-foot\">athlete\u2019s foot<\/a> (<em>tinea pedis<\/em>), jock itch (<em>tinea cruris<\/em>), and ringworm of the scalp (<em>tinea capitis<\/em>). It is a fungal infection that spreads via skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal. If the infection is mild, you can easily get rid of it with mild anti-fungal ointment or cream. If the infection is more severe, you may need to take oral anti-fungal medication for a couple weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many things you can do to help get rid of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/conditions\/ringworm\">ringworm<\/a> and accelerate the recovery process. If you want to limit the spread and get rid of the infection, consider these simple treatment options.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply A Topical Anti-Fungal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most ringworm cases only require at-home treatment. Over-the-counter anti-fungals can help kill the fungus and promote healing. There are many ointments that can help clear up the rash. To apply the topical anti-fungal medication, make sure to clean the rash first. Wash your hands and then apply a thin layer to the affected area twice daily, or as instructed. Make sure to spread the topical ointment beyond the border of the rash by a centimeter or so, as that will help it absorb into the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wash Your Bedding Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ringworm, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diy-anti-fungal-foot-soak-for-healthier-feet\/\">much like athlete\u2019s foot<\/a>, is a highly contagious fungal infection. For this reason, you should wash your bedding and clothes daily to help get rid of the infection more quickly. The reason to change your sheets is because fungal spores can transfer to your sheets and comforter. If you sleep on the same sheets night after night, you can delay the healing process and increase the risk of the infection spreading to other parts of the body. Make sure to use hot water and detergent when you wash infected bedding or sheets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let It Breathe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems counterintuitive to leave the ringworm infection out in the open. You should cover it up to avoid spreading the infection, right? As true as that may seem, bandaging the infection locks in moisture, which slows the healing process. Make sure to keep the area dry and wear comfortable, breathable clothing to promote faster healing. Loose-fitting, long-sleeve shirts and pants are excellent. No skin-tight clothing items!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change Wet Underwear And Socks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/4-mistakes-that-are-making-your-athletes-foot-worse\/\">easiest ways to develop athlete\u2019s foot<\/a> or ringworm is to continue wearing wet socks or underwear. Ringworm can develop in the groin area and feet if you do not keep these areas dry. If you sweat a lot during the day, make sure to bathe with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/body-bar-deep-cleansing-p-592.html\">cleansing bar<\/a> and consider applying an anti-fungal powder or lotion. Just make sure the area is completely dry before you put on new underwear or socks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Anti-Fungal Shampoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If ringworm develops on the scalp, which is not too common, you may experience severe itching, patches of hair loss, and severe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/conditions\/dandruff\">dandruff<\/a>. A medicated anti-fungal shampoo can <strong>help remedy ringworm<\/strong> on the scalp. These shampoos will kill the bacteria and fungi on the scalp, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/alkaline-foods-to-help-with-inflammation\/\">preventing inflammation<\/a>. You can buy an anti-fungal shampoo at the grocery store or drugstore. Just make sure that these shampoos have active ingredients like selenium sulfide, pyrithione zinc, or ketoconazole.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiment With Aloe Vera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aloe vera works to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/5-turmeric-drinks-to-help-reduce-inflammation\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"86\" title=\"5 Turmeric Drinks To Help Reduce Inflammation\">reduce inflammation<\/a>, and is a known \u201citch-soother.\u201d Some research suggests that aloe vera also exhibits anti-fungal activity. Aloe will not likely harm the skin and may help to reduce itchiness. That said, it probably will not clear up ringworm on its own, but it may be effective when combined with an anti-fungal ringworm solution. Use aloe gel from a plant for the best results.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A ringworm infection will typically go away permanently after applying an over-the-counter anti-fungal treatment, but these remedies\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":170795,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,50],"tags":[2220,2226,2237,2322,2573,2701,2859,2951,2959,2980,3908,4005,1939,9232,1968,9325,2033,2190],"class_list":{"0":"post-170794","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-articles","8":"category-wellness-prevention","9":"tag-shampoo","10":"tag-prevention","11":"tag-aloe-vera","12":"tag-wellness","13":"tag-natural-remedies","14":"tag-healing","15":"tag-bath","16":"tag-dandruff","17":"tag-remedies","18":"tag-hair-loss","19":"tag-zinc","20":"tag-recovery","21":"tag-infection","22":"tag-anti-fungal","23":"tag-skin","24":"tag-inflammation","25":"tag-sleep","26":"tag-research"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Remedies To Get Rid Of Ringworm - Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies &amp; 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