You say to wash in hot water with fungicidal soap, but I have hunted and hunted locally and online and can find nothing that is a fungicidal soap. Where would I find something like this. Is there something else it might be called?
Hi,
Skin medication is usually successful at treating Ringworm within 4 weeks.
Advice often given to prevent ringworm includes:
* Avoidance of sharing clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets.
* Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap after suspected exposure to ringworm.
* Avoidance of walking barefoot, wearing of appropriate protective shoes to the beach and flip-flops/thongs in locker rooms.
* After being exposed to places where the potential of being infected is great , washing with an antibacterial and anti-fungal soap or one that contains Tea Tree Oil, which contains terpinen-4-ol.
The treatment options include - Topical antifungal agents such as terbinafine 1% cream (Lamasil) applied twice daily until symptoms resolve (usually 1-2 weeks). Terbinifine is not recommended for children < 2 years old or anyone with impaired hepatic function.
Systemically with oral medications, especially for scalp ring worm, or infection of the finger nails or toe nails.
Call your doctor if:
* Ringworm infects your scalp or beard.
* His skin does not improve after 4 weeks of self-care.
Let us know if you need any other information and post us about how he is doing.
Regards.