| Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection | | | | home remedies might help as much as |
| caused by dermatophytes. Ringworm is a common | | | | medicines. |
| infection being seen in more than 20 percent | | | | |
| of the humans. It appears as round or oval | | | | Papaya is one fruit that has benefic effects |
| red patches that cause itchiness and pain. In | | | | over the ringworm patches. Slices of this |
| the initial phase, ringworm looks like a | | | | fruit applied on the infection are believed |
| pimple. After a short period from its | | | | to be helpful. Also helpful is believed to be |
| occurrence the ringworm expands and the | | | | the treatment with butea seeds. A paste of |
| center of the sore becomes clear. If the | | | | these seeds mixed with lime juice has to be |
| infected zone is scratched the risk of | | | | applied on the patches. Useful in reducing |
| infecting other parts of the body increases. | | | | the irritation are the cassia leaves. These |
| This is possible with the help of the nails. | | | | leaves are also used to ease swellings and |
| Even if treatment is not always necessary it | | | | pains. Other leaves might help too. The juice |
| is recommended to see a doctor because the | | | | extracted from the holy basil leaves applied |
| infection might get chronic. | | | | over the infected area might also help. The |
| | | | juice of turmeric is very effective too. This |
| There are many types of ringworm such as | | | | juice is helpful after oral administration |
| scalp ringworm, body ringworm, feet ringworm | | | | that consists of a cup of turmeric juice |
| and nail ringworm. The scalp infection is | | | | mixed with an equal quantity of honey. |
| usually seen in children because of the lack | | | | |
| of protective fatty acids in their scalp. | | | | Vegetable juice is helpful. A mixture of |
| This infection spreads on the skin and | | | | carrot juice and spinach juice proved to be |
| affects the hair too. The affected hair | | | | efficient in treating ringworm. |
| becomes dull and breaks leading to temporary | | | | |
| baldness. | | | | A special diet is recommended for ringworm. |
| | | | The patient should take plenty of fruits for |
| Ringworm spreads trough direct or indirect | | | | at least five days. This all fruit diet |
| contact with an infected person or animal. | | | | guarantees that infections will be eliminated |
| Sometimes ringworm may develop after soil | | | | and a substantial improvement will be |
| touch. It is also true that these cases are | | | | visible. Patients should also avoid tea, |
| rare. | | | | coffee and spicy foods. |
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| Many ways of treating ringworm are known. | | | | Fresh air and plenty of water drinking along |
| Medical treatment is usually prescribed but | | | | with warm water enema are recommended. |