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.

Ringworm looks like a red, round rings on a person's skin, thus the name “ringworm." However scalp ringworm first appears as a crusty pimple-like bump. Foot ringworm, also known as “athlete's foot" manifests as scaly, cracking skin between the toes. And nail ringworm is recognized by thick, discolored, brittle nails.

For ringworm of the scalp and nails, you will probably have to use an orally administered treatment prescribed by a medical professional. Beginning treatment as soon as the ringworm is noticed is important to prevent

permanent hair loss.

There are many home remedies for ringworm that people claim to be effective, but most of them are not scientifically tested. One of these methods is to apply salted sea water on the spots with the ringworm fungus on them. This water will absorb all the moisture from that area and ringworm cannot live in dry areas. In order for it to work is should be kept more than 30 minutes.

1. Don't share combs, hats, towels, or anything that comes in contact with your head.

2. Wash your head and hair regularly.

3. If you believe you have scalp ringworm, make an effort to not spread it and treat it immediately. Putting it off only worsens the disease.

The most common form of treatment for ringworm is a topical anti-fungal cream or ointment. There are several good brands you can purchase at any drug store or pharmacy. You can also get your doctor to give you a prescription, but this is not usually necessary.

There are also natural treatments for ringworm that seem to work as well as over the counter medicine. These include:

Tea Tree Oil - This oil is excellent at healing so many different ailments with ringworm being just one of them.

Vinegar - Putting vinegar on the affected area will kill the infection.

Iodine - This is an old fashioned remedy that still works today.

Catching ringworm early is crucial to preventing unnecessary side effects (such as permanent hair loss with scalp infestation) and discomfort. Ringworm can be treated by topical creams or orally administered medications. You can find over the counter treatments that can be good in eradicating ringworm, or you can take your child to the pediatrician and request a prescription.