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Menthol and Wormwood Oil
Posted by Samantha (Boston, MA) on 07/15/2008
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After 3 long years of pain, embarrassment and discomfort, I am happy to report that something finally worked for the ringworm that I had on my hand/wrist area. I have tried countless remedies (H2O2, turmeric, tea tree, clove, neem, lavender, oregano and other essential oils, etc.) I also tried over the counter, as well as doctor prescribed medications all with little to no improvement. I was told that my lack of success may be due to the fact that the treatments that I attempted were for things other than fungi, which is essentially what ringworm is, a fungus. I used Absorbine Jr. Original Formula (which seems to be different than other versions of the product), which is regularly used to treat athlete's foot itch, insect bites, etc. I had immediate relief and within a few hours, I could not believe my eyes as to the healing/improvement that took place. This is truly amazing: I can hardly see where the ringworm was before. Thank you very much Earth Clinic, I love you!
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Miller (Austin, Tx) on 03/27/2008
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I, too, have recently used Grapefruit Seed Extract (one drop per ounce of water), applying it several times a day for a couple of days, and it immediately dried up and mostly disappeared. I'm in the process now of applying once a day for a more extended period of time.
Nu Skin Liquid Bandage
Posted by Larry (Cleveland , Ohio) on 02/20/2008
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Nu skin bandage worked on severe ring worm in 2 days. Now, let me say that I am also drinking ACV and I tried applying ACV directly but it didn't seem to work. Tried borax and h2O2 and it dried skin but didn't seem to work. Nu skin stopped the itching right away and dried skin up. Ringworm had spread all the way around my neck and now all traces nearly gone! This is a recurring infection after Diflucan so I am really going to try and keep drinking the ACV.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Ronda (Platte Center, United States) on 12/20/2007
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my grand daughter picked up ringworm from her cat about a month ago we dabbed on her ringworm with a cotton ball straight apple cider vinegar then a drop of tea tree oil did this for 3 days and it was gone-I swear to God and hers outbreak was pretty bad a lg blotch on her chin and upper leg all ring worm is gone and the total cost was under $5.00
Liquid Bandage, Garlic
Posted by marybeth (volcano, hi) on 12/12/2007
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I've had ringworm a few times in the last 4 months. I keep getting just one spot at a time. I find that garlic and liquid bandage works best for me. I slice a piece of garlic and put the "wet" side on the fungus for a couple of minutes. Don't do it too long or it will burn. Then I let it dry a bit and put the liquid bandage on-it's found in the bandage aisle the kind I buy is New Skin. It's like nail polish. The garlic kills the fungus and the LB smothers it and I think it keeps it from spreading. I also use neem and tea tree oils and then cover witht the LB.
Menthol and Wormwood Oil
Posted by Laura (Quitman, Ar, Usa) on 09/15/2011
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We have been dealing with a case of ringworm recently. I searched here on Earth Clinic to find remedies, which is what I do for all ailments we experience, human AND pet. The posts about the success had when using Absorbine, Jr prompted me to purchase a bottle, hoping it would bring relief. When I looked at the inactive ingredients, I realized why this product works so wonderfully for ringworm. Calendula, Echinacea, and Wormwood are three of the ingredients! Calendula is good for the skin and has healing properties, Echinacea is a natural antibiotic (externally and internally) and supports the immune system, and Wormwood is an anti-fungal (it's a very good vermifuge, or worm-expeller, for animals). I just thought I would share where I believe the secret of the success of this product. It sure has helped us!
Menthol and Wormwood Oil
Posted by Cj (New Haven, Mi) on 11/15/2011
How long do you have to use the Absorbine Jr?
Green Walnuts
Posted by Darly (Jacksonville, NC) on 01/29/2007
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I remember as a child that my mother cured ringworm with a green walnut. Cut or scrape the outer shell away and rub the walnut over the area. It does turn brown, but it works every time. (now, where to get the green walnut? might be the only problem)
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Sarah (Vanceburg, KY) on 09/15/2006
★☆☆☆☆
I tried the remedy with putting the peroxide on my son's face overnight. It left a red place on his face where it had sat all night and didn't do anything to the ringworm but make it redder. This did not work. At least not on my child.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Yolanda (Tampa, FL) on 09/12/2006
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At first sight of ringworm, I used store bought hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball, placed it on the ringworm, taped down with a band aid. By morning it was completely gone.
Bleach
Posted by KAP (Dallas, TX) on 08/29/2006
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Put 3 tbsp of bleach in bathtub water & soak. I don't recommend this for women, but my husband did this & his dried up within 2 days. Cured ringworm all over body.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by JimKo (Caracas) on 04/17/2023
I would strongly suggest COLLOIDAL SILVER for any of this, I make it and use it for years... Magical!
Ozonated Olive Oil
Posted by Jgny (Thousand Islands) on 05/12/2022
Where do you get the ozone olive oil?
pH
Posted by RC (LA) on 09/13/2021
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Saying that fungus doesn't survive in a pH level of 6.5 and higher is wrong because the normal range for human bodies is between 7.2 - 7.4. Taking that into consideration, it should mean that no fungus should grow in a body with a normal pH balance of 7.2, but it does.
Vicks + Oregano Oil
Posted by Nina (Philippines) on 01/31/2020
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Hi everyone!
After close to 3 years, all ringworm has gone! What worked with me was vicks vaporub mixed wd 1-2 drops of pure oregano oil. applied on the affected area 2-3x a day. Start wd just one drop of oregano oil coz its very strong, and build it up as your skin can tolerate it. At first, my skin got very red and extremely itchy, I had to stop adding oregano oil, just vicks. But during the time I started applying it on my skin, I mixed 4-5 drops of oregano oil in coconut oil and drank it ( 2-3x a day) Please be advised, oregano oil is very strong,, not for the faint of heart! If you can't tolerate it, just lower the dose or add more coconut oil. Anyway, on the 3rd day of treatment, the itching was gone. So I just stuck to applying vicks but continued wd the drink. On the 5th day, I noticed the lesions on my skin have dried out n died. Will continue this for I guess one month and keep you updated.
Vicks + Oregano Oil
Posted by Pam (USA) on 02/14/2020
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Nina, how is the ringworm? I have struggled for month after month. Let me know how you are doing. Thanks, Pam
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Carl (Wisconsin & Florida) on 09/08/2018
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Turpentine for Ring Worm?:
Anyone have experience with topical turpentine for Ringworm on the torso?
I've tried 3 strengths of colloidal silver, apple cider vinegar, 10% sulfur Soap, soap with flowers of sulfur, 4-5 topicals. No luck.
Thank you-
Carl
Garlic
Posted by Alex (Latin America) on 08/06/2017
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Garlic is strong but didn't work for my ringworm.
I mixed fresh garlic with coconut oil, applied it every day to my wrist (where the infection was) and I thought it was working because the skin felt like it was burning.
The smell was very strong too, so I believe I used a generous amount, but after a couple of weeks I gave up because it didn't really do anything to cure it or make it smaller.
Bleach
Posted by Alex (Latin America) on 07/16/2017
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I tied various concentrations but in the end it didn't work. I used bleach that has nothing else in it because I heard there are other kinds with other chemicals that can burn the skin.
I applied it for over a month, twice a day, for about 1 hour, then washed it off and applied Lamisil.
It dried the skin, it seemed to make Lamisil work slightly better, but in the end it didn't work.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil
Posted by Alex (Latin America) on 07/16/2017
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Apple Cider Vinegar/Coconut oil for ringworm:
It's the only thing that made the fungus tingle, but it didn't cure it.
Drinking 2 table spoons of ACV with honey in a cup of water made the fungus look much drier.
Coconut oil rubbed directly into it made it seem less apparent, it also burnt more than any other thing that I have ever applied to it.
Also, I mixed coconut oil with borax (1:1 ratio with solidified coconut oil), the results were good but only temporary.
