- Antifungal Medications
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Even though it is known as ringworm, it is neither a worm nor a parasite. Instead, ringworm is a form of fungal infection that can be contracted through contact, and it belongs to the same category as other common fungal infections such as thrush and athlete’s foot – often exhibiting the same symptoms of dryness, redness, and itching in a localized area of skin.
Ringworm should be treated in the same manner as any other common fungal infection: Keep the skin around it clean and dry, and use some of the techniques described in this article to help manage it. This is usually sufficient to eliminate the condition within a few weeks.
There are numerous other natural antifungal treatments that can eliminate ringworm from the epidermis. Aloe Vera has many skin-healing properties, as do lavender, peppermint, and sage. You’ll be happy to know that ringworm dislikes the majority of these in herbal or essential oil form.
