Ringworm is a very contagious skin disease which is transmitted through a family of fungi known as dermatophytes. This disease can affect the skin of the scalp, hands, feet, chest and the nails. The ringworm inflammation is seen like a darkened ring on the skin (hence the name; it has nothing to do with worms) covered with a silvery border. Ringworm spreads in a circular manner, and the skin inside keeps getting recovered. Hence there will be a dark ring with tender skin in the center. This is an indication of ringworm.
The species of fungi that cause ringworm can grow on the skin and they feed on the dead skin and hair cells they find there. Like most species of fungi they love dark and humid environments.
Treatment:
1.The seeds of butea are effective in treating several skin problems including ringworm and eczema. A poultice of the leaves is prepared and applied on the affected regions.
2.What I found that works the best is tea tree oil, from what I understand is that tea tree oil is sent by God because it can heal just about anything. This isn't the most interesting topic to discuss but I felt it was necessary because any kid can contract ringworm.
3.Ringworm can be avoided if you keep your skin dry and healthy. Do not come in direct physical touch of people or animals suffering fungal skin infections. You can keep the causes of ringworm at bay by regularly airing your locker and keeping your skin covered from constant dampness. Still, if you are infected from some unknown source, you can try some ringworm home remedies and regularly wash the articles of your daily use.
4.All you need to do is purchase some anti-fungal cream at your local pharmacy and apply it to the infected area. Most home treatment for ringworm creams are available without prescription. Make sure you wash the infected area thoroughly and remove any flaky skin. After that just dry the infected part and apply the home treatment for ringworm ointment. You will start to see results in a couple of days. Most of these creams will remove the infection in approximately 4 weeks.
5.There are custom remedies that mix some brand name products along with other ingredients to make the ringworm disappear in just 1 week. Nail polish has also been tried with some degrees of success.
6.Depending on what part of your body is infected with ringworm will determine the length of time it takes to fully cure yourself. Scalp ringworm can take up to ten weeks to cure with a conventional treatment that is prescribed by your doctor. A scalp ringworm cure from your doctor is a shampoo and an oral anti fungal drug. The oral anti fungal is needed because the shampoo in ineffective on its own for the reason it cannot penetrate your scalp to fully cure the infection.
As acne is a stressful problem and those who suffer with it tend to feel self conscious and depressed, they are also very diffident about trying out medications that have chemicals as they fear that it would just make the eruptions worse. These people feel much more comfortable with home treatment for acne and home remedies and are more than willing to try them out. After all home treatment and remedies are harmless ingredients which are available in our homes most of the time. Not only are people, who have the problem of acne more comfortable with trying out home treatment, they also find very often that these remedies are quite effective.
One of the first things that anyone has to learn, even if they have a clear skin and want to maintain it that way, is to have a regular routine of cleaning, toning and moisturizing their skin. Whether you live in the suburbs and are surrounded by fresh air and greenery, of in the midst of pollution, it does not matter. These three steps should be maintained like a ritual. What you use for cleansing and moisturizing largely depends on your skin type. For an oily skin use a cleanser or a mild soap that is not too rich, similarly the moisturizer should also be a light one. If you have a dry skin then use a more creamy face wash and a rich moisturizer. Olive oil is a good cleansing agent and so is yogurt. However if your skin is oily, then use cotton wool dipped in cucumber juice to which a few drops of lime juice has been added. You will have to avoid the lime juice if you have eruptions as this will cause a burning sensation. Cucumber juice is a good astringent too, which can be supplemented with rose water also. As a moisturizer yogurt, honey or fresh cream will work wonders. For those who have acne, honey would be most suitable as this also has healing powers and removes scars.
As a final step with home treatment, to ensure that the pores do not remain open, you can rub your skin down with an ice cube or splash cold water on your face. Using a home made face pack will also help in tightening the pores and giving your skin an even look. For this mix some rose water in cucumber pulp and a little gram flour to make a smooth paste and apply on your face and neck; leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash off with cold water. For a dry skin a table spoon of full cream milk powder added to this will give a moisturizing effect too. Be innovative and experiment with fruits and other ingredients at home and you may come up with your own unique face pack that suits you better than any that is sold over the counter.
The age old saying that 2 liters of water is essential is very true and the best way to hydrate your system and also to detoxify it. Avoid oily stuff and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Remember to keep your digestive system clean and include fiber in your diet. So try out the home treatment for acne and feel confident about being free of acne.
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