Natural therapy for ringworm

What is Ringworm? 

Ringworm is a fungal infection that can be found in the top layer of the skin or on the scalp. Ringworm that is found on the scalp can cause a flaky patch of baldness to develop. If ringworm has infected the skin, it will cause a reddish rash that forms a ring that may itch and burns. The area infected may be dry and scaly, or sometimes moist and crusty. Ringworm infection may affect not just humans but even dogs and cats. The infection may be acquired from infected children or from infected pets. To treat it, you may choose a natural therapy for ringworm. 

Cause 

Ringworm spreads through direct contact with the skin of the infected human or animal. This fungus also spreads indirectly through contact with things that belong to the infected patient, such as combs and clothing. Surfaces may also be contaminated by the fungus. If the patch of the infected area starts to shrink, the fungus is no longer present. The infection occurs on the body, scalp, feet and nails.

In children, ringworm infection of the scalp is very common due to absence of protective fatty acids on the scalp. It spreads deeper on the skin and extends to the hair roots and up along the hair. Infected hair roots leave a bald spot on the scalp. Affected area on the body appears reddish, round or oval with scaly rings and a clean space at the center and itchy. If not treated, the infection becomes chronic and very difficult to get rid of. 

Natural Therapy 

There are many remedies or natural therapy for ringworm available which you may find around your home. Neem oil, which can be found in the Neem tree, is used as herbal remedy for ringworm. Holy basil, also known as tulsi or sacred basil, is used by pounding its leaves and applying these on the infected area. Even turmeric leaves are often used to treat ringworm.

Dieting 

Natural diets are also recommended to battle ringworm. An anti-ringworm diet should contain plenty of fresh vegetable juices, fresh fruit juices, fresh salads and fresh fruits. Patients must also avoid consuming tinned and packed foods. Take plenty of rice and fresh fish. Avoidance of coffee, tea and alcohol consumption is advised. The patient must get as much as fresh air as possible. Drinking plenty of water and taking baths twice in a day also help to minimize the skin irritation. Putting coconut oil on the infected part and bathing in the sun is also helpful. 

Sanitize 

Good hand washing methods should be practiced both by the infected and uninfected. Do not allow sharing of personal items such as hair care products, towels and clothing. Drying of the skin thoroughly after washing is essential. Sanitizing personal properties is also required.

It is very easy to treat ringworms if necessary precautions are taken seriously and if you use a natural therapy for ringworm.