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How Do You Treat Ringworm?

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    Ringworms are generally caused due to fungi known as Trichophyton and Microsporum. In order to treat them you have to simply apply topical anti-fungal creams. One of the regular known treatments is over-the-counter clotrimazole also better known as Lotrimin or Mycelex, which needs to be applied for at least twice a day to the skin around it. But however, I would still recommend you to ask your doctor for a medical advice.

    Generally treatment goes on for upto a month. However, for the first two weeks you will not find any kind of changes it only takes place slowly and gradually. You can use these creams as they are very much recommended but incase you do not find any kind of healing after two weeks then it is time that you visit the doctor.
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    Evey 

    answered 3 years ago

      Well, i have a ring worm on my back, it's that big but it's as big as cherry. And i was just wondering what can i do to make it go away if i don't wanna go see the doctor and i don't have any anti-fungal creams? Please help me because I'm only 14 and this will ruin my social life i go swimming everyday please!
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      Asha14 

      answered 2 years ago

        My 2-boys had it on there scalp and arms. We bought the expensive "anti-fungal" liquid crap that didn't work. Someone said to try bleach........yes, bleach that you use for laundry. I soaked a cotton-ball and held it on the ringworm for 30-seconds or so. I did it 2-days in a row and it was completely gone a few days later.
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        Alex-eli 

        answered 6 months ago

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