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Ringworm infection
I have been dealing with a ringworm infection on my arm for the past 3 months. Its not getting any better despite applying medical treatments prescribed by the doctor, and antifungal natural remedies such as apple cider vinegar. Instead, it has spread downwards towards my hand!
The remedies i am using are supposed to work, but somehow it is not getting better!
Is it because I put a bandage around my arm everytime i apply the ointments? Should I be even bandaging my arm?
And if i should not bandage it, how do i prevent the ointments from smearing all over my clothes, bedsheet, etc?
thank you..... help is very very much appreciated.
The remedies i am using are supposed to work, but somehow it is not getting better!
Is it because I put a bandage around my arm everytime i apply the ointments? Should I be even bandaging my arm?
And if i should not bandage it, how do i prevent the ointments from smearing all over my clothes, bedsheet, etc?
thank you..... help is very very much appreciated.
You need to not cover it up. The area is becoming moist and you're defeating the purpose.
No, you should not put putting on a bandage.
If you are experiencing a problem with regard the cream getting on your clothes and bed sheets, then you are applying too much cream. These creams are usually applied sparingly and rubbed into the skin. I suggest you read the medication information leaflet which will say how to apply the cream correctly and the amount to be used.
As the cream has not worked and the skin problem has spread, sounds like the cream you have been prescribed is not the right one for your condition. It actually may not be ringworm but a different skin disorder.
If you are using the cream, then do not apply the vinegar to the skin.
Think about whether that area is coming into contact with anything that could be causing the skin issue. If you see white trail marks that could indicate scabies and that would need treating very differently.
Make an appointment to see your doctor again, or see a different doctor for a second opinion or ask to be referred to a dermatologist.
If you are experiencing a problem with regard the cream getting on your clothes and bed sheets, then you are applying too much cream. These creams are usually applied sparingly and rubbed into the skin. I suggest you read the medication information leaflet which will say how to apply the cream correctly and the amount to be used.
As the cream has not worked and the skin problem has spread, sounds like the cream you have been prescribed is not the right one for your condition. It actually may not be ringworm but a different skin disorder.
If you are using the cream, then do not apply the vinegar to the skin.
Think about whether that area is coming into contact with anything that could be causing the skin issue. If you see white trail marks that could indicate scabies and that would need treating very differently.
Make an appointment to see your doctor again, or see a different doctor for a second opinion or ask to be referred to a dermatologist.
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