[YEA]  01/27/2012: Lynn from Ann Arbor, Michigan writes: "My son has had recurring ringworm in a couple spots (thigh and forearm). It always seems to flare up in the fall and get better when he can get sun on it (which is nearly impossible in a Michigan winter). We decided to try a reptile light bulb available at a pet store (it has UVA and heat). We put the bulb in a small lamp fixture and he held his arm above it for 10-15 minutes a day and it worked like a charm. He was also using the Absorbine for the week or so prior to this, and that helped somewhat, but the reptile light really made a difference. The skin was clear after 5 or 6 days."

05/24/2010: Judith from Melbourne, Fl writes: "I volunteer at an animal shelter and foster kittens so am often exposed to ringworm. I was told once you get it, you likely won't get it again as you build an immunity to it. Well, my immune system must be on strike because, while in good health generally, I have had ringworm NINE times. I usually just get a fungicide from my doctor and it goes away after a few days."

04/24/2009: Bobt2you from Starksboro, VT, USA writes: "Hello everyone!

I tried the nail polish, then red vinegar. Ringworm kept encroaching upon this largest of our organs, the skin.. Finally went to my Personal Physician, who identified it as ringworm fungus.

Cost 50.00 for the prescription cream. I bought another round of this cream over the phone with my Docter as I was running out, and it did not seem to be working well.

Long story short, the Doctor confirmed the ringworm infection was cured, but I was left was dry skin and excema! Don't confuse the symptoms!!!

Am now using an over the counter skin lubricant / softner to get rid of this excema. Remember to not confuse the symptoms! Exema is itchy and closely resembles ringworm's tiny start up patches! Hopes this helps someone out there! -Bob."

04/24/2009: Tatsiana from Columbus, GA writes: "Hi everybody - this is a great site with probably very helpful advices on how to get rid of ringworm. HOWEVER, it might not be a ringworm you're fighting! There is a very very similar skin condition called Pityriasis Rosea, and the initial outbreak on the skin looks EXACTLY like ringworm (most often it's on the chest or back). But it is not caused by fungus - that's why none of anti-fungi medication helps to clear it up. I got it about a month ago, figured it was a ringworm, started applying over the counter anti-fungul cream, did it for a week with absolutely no change in condition, during the second week I got little spots all over the body, got scared, tried to get an appointment with dermatologist, but was told that next available would be in a month or so (for a new patient), so I went to emergency room where doctor confirmed that it was a ringworm (without any tests though), and prescribed stronger cream and also antibiotic. I took antibiotics and started applying new cream which seemed to aggravate my rashes even more, they became bright read in color. That's when I found this web site, and I started trying every remedy, one after another - tea tree oil, ACV, white vinegar, nail polish, liquid bandaid, garlic - which badly burned my skin. I was thinking about clorox bleach already but skin was already burnt by garlic, so I was pretty desperate - I went to dermatologist's clinic and cried and begged they get me an appointment. I finally got to see the doctor, who took a few scrapings, looked under the microscope, and told me it was not a ringworm but PITYRIASIS ROSEA which is very often mistaken for ringworm. So look up that condition on the internet, and if you are fighting uphill battle with what you think is ringworm, you might find that you have totally different condition, which is not contageous because it's not caused by fungus, and the treatment is a steroid shot (optional) and steroid cream. I hope this information will help somebody."

[YEA]  06/20/2011: Jqueen from Atlanta, Ga, 30309 writes: "Try rubbing alcohol for ring worms. I got one a few months ago and was going crazy trying to look for fungus cream until I said forget it and tried rubbing alcohol. Gone in a few days."

[YEA]  02/19/2007: al (gandolfini) from cleveland, ohio writes: "How to cure ringworm quick. alright so here it is, i am a college wrestling coach. and sometimes when i get worm after coaching and wrestling i go home and i do the following.

WARNING THE FOLLOWING IS ONLY IN CASES WHERE YOU NEED TO HEAL RINGWORK QUICK AND NOT FOR USE ON SMALL CHILDREN OR ANIMALS:

WASH INFECTED IN SHOWER . DRY YOURSELF.

SCRATCH AREA UNTIL SEMI RAW .

CONTINUE TO PUT HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON AREA. (the peroxide mixing with blood will cause the area to have a reaction and white stuff will appear) but after, apply pressure with a dry towel and then your fungus will be gone if neccessary."

[YEA]  08/31/2007: Roxanne from Tallahassee, Florida writes: "I have had a ringworm for awhile now and I have tried a cream, doctor recommended, and it didn't work. I had read before from another site about using sea salt. So I tried it. I bandaged the salt onto the ailment and left it so for about an hour and a half and already there is some results. This remedy does burn, but if you can withstand it for as long as possible, you will be rewarded."

[QUESTION]  02/02/2009: Robyn from Abingdon, MD writes: "21 Month Old With Scalp Ringworm: My 10 yr old son had dreadlocks for 6 yrs of his life. Once we cut his locks, we noticed that he had ringworm. So, for the past 4 yrs, we've been going back and forth trying to get rid of these things. They never have spread to any other part of his body...I've had good results with the hydrogen peroxide, apple cider vinegar shampoo and the tea trea oil, lavender oil, and sweet almond oil conditioner; however, my younger son (21 months) has recently had a few circular spots on his hair (short hair)...I began with the same thing I'd been doing for my son last night. Also, my daughter has scaly spots on her head every now and then, but if you go to scratch them, they come up very easity and the skin looks healthy underneath the scaliness. I don't know if thats related to what the boys are experiencing. She also has a few little bumps around her the front of her hairline. I use the acv on her head every week--she has very long thick hair. We're african american. But I was wondering if I should do something more. I don't know if it is now systemic. We don't use any other supplements, etc. Please help us!"

[YEA]  10/15/2008: Lance from National City, California writes: "Selenium deficiency and anemia appear to the biggest factor of candida or ringworm. silver mercury filling can deplete the body of selenium, zinc. this can lead to fungal infections. iron folic acid, b12 deficiency lead to anemia that can cause fungal infection i took 200mg selenium 3 times a day, zinc 50mg 2 times a day folic acid 3 times a day iron 1 a day b12 3 times a day. it doesn't take long for it to work. too much copper in the body can deplete selenium also causing fungus growth."

[YEA]  04/18/2008: Ian from Toronto, Canada writes: "I had what I would consider a severe case of ringworm. A 7ish inch lesion on my left tricep, and a 5ish inch lesion on the right. It spread to my biceps, forearms, back, and forehead. The useless oinment my Doc gave me did nothing; Rubbing Alcohol, and Hydrogen Peroxide worked somewhat. What did the job the first time was a tanning salon. After the first 10 min session, the lesser sores were completely gone about an hour later. By the next day, the severe lesions were dramatically reduced. After the second session, all that remains are dry patches on both triceps. Just make sure the salon is reputable, and cleans the beds while you're watching."

[YEA]  01/29/2012: E. Morgan from Spokane, Washington, USA writes: "I noticed I had a red circle on my outer thigh but just thought it was dry skin, until about 2 weeks later when I researched it and found out it was ringworm. I don't know how I got it, but I bought some Lotrimin to put on twice a day (It's hard to wear jeans with it on because it will rub off, so I have to wear pajamas so the ringworm can breathe). I also have been putting on Melaleuca's tea tree oil on it as well (2-3 times a day). It's been one full week and the ringworm is already looking much lighter. I figure about a week or two more and it will be all the way gone, but the Lotrimin says to keep using it for 4 weeks."