It’s an infection that leaves round, scaly, red rashes and patches of hair loss on the scalp. Ringworm is most common in children between the ages of 3 and 7, but it can affect adults, too. It’s spread through close contact or by sharing hats, clothing, towels, and combs.
Let us find out some of the home remedies to get rid of ringworm:
Papaya Seeds
Papaya seeds are very pungent but have innumerable medicinal values. Like the fruit, they too are rich in proteolytic enzymes that have the ability to kill parasites and their eggs. Grind papaya seeds to a paste and apply it all over the affected areas. Keep the paste for as long as possible.
Apply three times daily. The itching will reduce considerably and regular use will soon clear the infection. You can also rub slices of the fruit on the infected areas.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar has innumerable healing and curative powers that are exploited to their full extent in treating a wide range of diseases and disorders. Its antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties bring quick relief from burning and itching and soon eradicate the infection.
Dab apple cider vinegar on the patches three or four times daily or whenever the itching becomes intense. The infection will clear off within no time.
Raw Turmeric
Grind raw turmeric to a fine paste. Smear the paste on the ringworm patches and leave it there for as long as possible. The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic properties of turmeric will soon eradicate the infection, reduce the itching, and heal the skin very effectively.
You can also apply the juice of raw turmeric to the ringworm several times daily. In addition to this swallow one teaspoon of turmeric powder with some water daily.
Tulsi
The natural healing properties of tulsi or holy basil are well known. This miracle plant cures innumerable diseases and disorders and is very effective in preventing infections of all kinds. The antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties of tulsi combat the infection most efficaciously and soothe the itching skin considerably.
Crush tulsi leaves and extract the juice. Apply the juice all over the patches and let it dry on the skin. Apply regularly till completely cured.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is extremely beneficial in curing ringworm. It has powerful antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties which make short work of the infection and effect quick healing. Dip a cotton ball into tea tree oil and dab it gently on the affected areas three times daily.
