Ringworms are caused by fungi under the dermatophyte group. These fungi thrive in moist and warm areas of your body. During the infection stage of ringworm they produce fungal spores that can be transmitted and infect other parts of your body, other persons, and as well as your pets. Ringworm antifungals will help you to keep away from these possibilities. You just have to use proper ringworm antifungals to eliminate the fungal spores that rooted all the problems about ringworms.
- Coordinate with your dermatologist or physician. The very first step you should do is to consult your physician about your ringworm. It is essential to have yourself checked first because proper diagnosis of your ringworm will aid in the success of the treatment. In addition to that, your physician knows best on what type of treatment suits to your ringworm case. You just have to follow the doctor's advice and the treatment regimen recommended to you.
- Application of antifungal essential oils. Most experts recommend the use of essential oils as ringworm antifungals because these products are made from natural sources and they have no side effects that can harm you. Essential oils have strong antifungal properties that are capable of eliminating fungi and would make your skin healthier. The most common antifungal essential oil is the tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia). Tea tree oil contains terpenoid, which is a strong antifungal. Terpenoids are capable of destroying the fungi that causes ringworm.
- Using imidazole antifungal treatment. Imidazoles can be in the form of topical or systemic antifungal treatment. This type of ringworm antifungal facilitates fungal cell destruction by inhibition of ergosterol synthesis, an important component of the fungi's cell membrane. Topical treatment of imidazole includes Miconazole (Micatin, Desenex, Daktarin, Monistat-Derm, and Decocort) and clotrimazole (Mycelex and Lotrimin). Imidazole systemic treatments include Ketoconazole (Nizoral) and Griseofulvin (Gris-PEG, Grifulvin V, Fulvicin P/G, and Griseofulicin).
- Administer griseofulvin. Griseofulvin is a mitotic inhibitor; it prevents cell division of fungi that causes ringworm. It is usually indicated for ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), athlete's foot, onchomycosis or ringworm of the nail (tinea unguium), jock itch, barber's itch (tinea barbae), and other severe forms of ringworms. Common brand names of griseofulvin include Grifulvin V, Gris-PEG, and S-Fulvin. This drug is usually prescribed by your physician, and your responsibility is to follow the ordered treatment regimen by your doctor to avoid any harmful effects.
- Use tolnaftate. Tolnaftate, popularly known as Tinactin, is an over-the-counter antifungal treatment against ringworms. Its action is not known but it is perceived that it acts in a similar way to allylamines. It blocks the generation of squalene epoxidase, which is an important enzyme to produce ergosterol, an essential constituent of fungal cell membranes. Tolnaftate is available in the markets or pharmacies with the following brands: Absorbine, Aftate, Genaspor, Lamasil AF, NP 27, Scholl and Ting.
- Disinfect environment and personal articles. Fungal spores can be present on the environment where the infected person or animal has been exposed to. It is very important to disinfect contaminated environment such as surfaces and floors. You just have to prepare bleach and water solution following 1:10 or 1:100 ratios. Your personal articles should be disinfected also. You can use bleach when washing your clothes and towels, and use the bleach and water solution to clean your things such as combs and hair brush.
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