*Q: What kills a ringworm???

[d.k]

* My newly independent sons are having a crisis. One of them got bit by a spider a while ago and now says he has a ringworm from the bite. I haven't dealt with a ringworm in some time and I don't recogize these newer named meds. WHAT WORKS???

 

[crtrlovr]

Is he positive it is ringworm and not dead tissue sloughing off the wound? A spider bite leaves a round target like depression/red or dark spot, or necrotic looking tissue like a bull's eye. Is there any chance he could be mistaking that for ringworm? Ringworm itself is a fungus that is highly contagious and very irritating. Any pharmacist should be able to direct you to an OTC antifungal, and there are lots of home remedies he might want to try as well. I've heard ACV (apple cider vinegar) is one of the best off the shelf remedies out there. Whatever it is, I hope healing is manifested soon! Regards, crtrlovr

 

[Dodgegal79]

There is a cream you can at the drug store.

 

[s6bee]

Try this link on info. symptoms, treatment, etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringworm

 

[sunshineinsc]

You can use Lotrimin or any athlet's foot cream or spray.

 

[morelcabin]

Crushed mustard seed in olive oil. Make into a paste. I used this on my son and it worked like a charm

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

Get a Terbinafine Hydrochloride creme from the store.

 

[d.k]

* The spider bite is healed up. NOW he has a slightly raised line going in a squiggle up a little from where the spider bite was. I know there are a lot of creams, just not familiar with all the latest ingredients. Morel, the mustard oil sounds great. I WOULD use that if I were able to keep an eye on it myself. . . . But, nowadays, I can't.

 

[dlhunicorn]

http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec21/ch325/ch325i.html

 

[Sparklecoon]

Doesn't sound like ringworm, we had an unfortunate situation with a kitten brought home a couple years ago who harbored that fun lil fungus. Tea tree oil works wonders (topical, ingested by mouth can be poisonous)!