Ringworm is a fungal Infection caused by various species of fungi but not worms
. It is a type of skin infection and the fungi lives as parasite in the human body feeding on the keratin of the skin. It is highly contagious and can spread easily if not careful. Mostly it is observed in children because they are not very careful in stuff like staying away from infected people , maintaining distance from the infection, staying away from pets etc.
Many types of treatments are available in the market for the treatment of ringworm infection which ambits from topical creams to oral medicines which definitely comes with some side effects.To avoid these side effects we can always switch to natural remedies for the treatment.
Some of the natural remedies by which the ringworm infection can be cured includes
Use of Oil of Oregano
Use of Tea Tree Oil
Use of Shea Butter Soap
Application of the paste of Mustard seeds
Rubbing unripe Papaya on the affected areas
Use of Castor Oil
Fungi have the tendency to grow in acidic environment, so the infection can be minimized by flushing out the acidic environment from the body and making it alkaline. This can be done by modifying the diet. The infection should be prevented from spreading by keeping a check on us and having the pets quarantined.
Ringworm should be treated as early as possible, waiting will only make it worst. If the treatment is not started early and you are observing worse condition than it is always a good idea to consult your physician