what do i use for ringworms on my child?

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Its a fungal disease. Over 12 years of age, any over the counter athletes foot product will work on ringworm. However, if the child is under 12 see a doctor for the proper type of medication and dosage.

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Ringworms are a myth..?

Go to the doctor, and they will perscribe something to you that will work, follow instructions.

no they arent a myth.get ointment from your doctor.

bluestar ointment or T-4-L

Take him/her to the doctor. Ring worms are very contagious.

Tea tree oil is wonderful if it is very mild, or you can just go to the grocery store and buy a tube of Gynelotrimin. Ringworm is not a worm, it's a fungus. Gynelotrimin (sp?) is a vaginal cream for yeast and knocks out mild cases of ringworm really well. If that doesn't work, take the kids to the doc. A more aggressive case may require a prescription.

You can try Lotrimin or Mycelex. Thry are both available over the counter. I have included a website with more ringworm information.
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http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T083200.asp

You should be able to buy anti-fungal medication at the drug store, ask the pharmacist to recommend one

I had ringworms,
Use an anti fungal cream like Tinactin for up to 3 weeks, basically until it disspapears

http://www.otan.us/webfarm/emailproject/ringworm.htm

there is a spray and a cream at the store for athletes foot it also kills ringworm's. it is cool it works fast . Debbie

my family swears that if your break a fig leaf off and squeeze the white juices on the spot it will heal. Always works for me.

get a cream for his or her dr

I would suggest having them suck on some soil and maybe have them play with an infected pet. They'll get 'em in no time.

Actually, ringworms are mere imaginations. Don't worry!

ointment from doctor and cortaid from the drugstore
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Here's the poop on ringworms:

- What is ringworm?
Ringworm is a fungus infection of the skin. It is often transferred to people from puppies or kittens who have ringworm
If your child has ringworm, your child will have a ring-shaped pink patch on the skin. The patch will:
Usually be 1/2 to 1 inch in size with a scaly, raised border and clear center.
Get slowly bigger.
Be mildly itchy.

- How long does it last?
Ringworm responds well to appropriate treatment.

- How can I take care of my child?
Antifungal cream Buy Tinactin, Micatin, or Lotrimin cream at your drugstore. You won't need a prescription. Apply the cream twice a day to the rash and 1 inch beyond its borders. Continue this treatment for 1 week after the ringworm patch is smooth and seems to be gone. Successful treatment often takes 3 to 4 weeks. Encourage your child to avoid scratching the area.

- Contagiousness
Ringworm of the skin is mildly contagious. It requires direct skin-to-skin contact. The type acquired from pets is not transmitted from human to human, only from animal to human. After 48 hours of treatment, ringworm is not contagious at all. Your child doesn't have to miss any school or day care.

- Treatment of pets
Kittens and puppies with ringworm usually do not itch and may not have any rash. Pets with a skin rash or sores should be examined by a veterinarian. Also have your child avoid close contact with the animal until he is treated. Natural immunity develops in animals after 4 months even without treatment. Call your veterinarian for other questions.

- When should I call my child's health care provider?
Call during office hours if:
The ringworm continues to spread after 1 week of treatment.
The rash has not cleared up in 4 weeks.
You have other concerns or questions.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

You can use the same cream as a Yeast Infection. It works.
My daughter caught ringworm from school and we bought a bunch of cream + we took her to the Dr. Finally the Dr gave her some cream for Yeast Infection and we rubbed it in her forehead and it work. I believe you have to apply 2 times a day.

go to the store or drug store and get some iodine and put it on ringworms. it will kill them.

Tinactin in the "lil" container.The liquid. It's for athletes foot which is a fungus' as is ringworm. Also Tea Tree oil.
Morn, midday, after dinner & at bedtime,
Takes about 3-4 weeks, But they will be gone without spreading (which they do)
Blessed Be

ur local drug store can help u be careful there highly contagious.

Go to a health food store near you and get Garlic pills the oil kind and squezze it on the spot and it kills all the germs fast see a big differnce in like one day trust me
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use lamisil, depending on the childs age use accordingly. it's an otc cream (over the counter). you have to use it for about 2 weeks for it to get better, or else it is going to most likely spread.

blue star ointment really works and it will stop the itch and spreading of the ringworm

Why are people calling it "ringworms"? That makes it sound like it's parasitic worms. It's a fungal infection, not worms! ('',)

Anyway, see Jesi's answer. That was pretty accurate.

My sister and I would get ringworm from our cats. Incidentally, in cats and dogs it's called mange. When they transfer it to us humans, it's called ringworm. It's only called ringworm because it makes a round shape on your skin, and the outer part is bumpy, making it look like a curled-up worm. But it's not a worm.

Anyway, to get back to my point: Blue Star ointment worked pretty well for us. That handles just about any fungal infection you might have on your skin. The last time I bought a bottle, it was about $7 at Walgreens.

I would see a doctor immediately ringworm is pretty contagious. The doctor will give you a cream or you can buy Blue Star cream.

You need to get some anti fungal cream either from your doc or over the counter at a drug store.

I had ringworm as a young boy. I was told to rub the green outer husk of an english walnut on it,it worked.

If you can find some worms that answer then the party will find another host.

Find something to chase them away.

A detox will solve the problem. It is everything to treat the cause and not the symptoms.

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