Question 1

my 4 yro has ringworm under his chin. i've been using blue star ointment on it but do i have to take him to doctors or can i continue the ointment?

Accepted Answer

OTC antifungals: Can be used for ringworm. It should resolve within 2 weeks of treatment. If it does not, or if it gets worse, then go see your doctor, it could be something else.

Question 2

my son has had ringworm for 4 days. i have been putting blue star ointment on and it's just getting red...i do see any healing. am i doing everything right and just need to be patient?

Accepted Answer

Use lotrimin (clotrimazole): Blue star ointment has camphor and salicylates as its main ingredients. The fact that spot is getting redder suggests that ointment is irritating it more. U shd try an over the counter anti- fungal cream like lotrimin (clotrimazole) and see if that makes a difference in 5-7 days. It shd make it appear lighter. If it does not then u shd see ur doctor to see if it is fungal or not.

Question 3

i have been useing blue star for my ring worm but new ones are apprring. and one just appeared on my nipple is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Blue star?: It is spreading amd is time to see doc for possible oral  antifungals. It may also may something other than ringworm.

Question 4

how good is blue star ointment for fungus?

Accepted Answer

Blue Star is: Camphor and lard. I don't see how either of those things would get rid of a fungus. If you know you have a fungus, use an otc anti-fungal product like lotrimin, Lamisil or tinactin (tolnaftate) 2x / day for at least 30 days. Your fungus will clear up in 3-5 days, but since fungal spores live 30 days, you need to use it that long or it'll recur.

Question 5

can i use blue star ointment on my hemorrhoid?

Accepted Answer

: Anusol or preparation H are more commonly applied for hemorrhoid treatment.  Blue Star ointment may relieve itching though.

Question 6

i put blue star ointment cream and it seem to get worser. what should i do i'm itching a lot.

Accepted Answer

Itchy Rash: You don't say where your rash is.   Please explain more about your rash and we can help you.

Question 7

will blue star ointment kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

: The ointment is not designed to be a treatment for scabies.
Visit this site for information about scabies: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scabies/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377383

Question 8

why do blue star ointment burns like crazy?

Accepted Answer

If skin is really: dry &amp; cracked - it's normal ability to defend/ protect underlying tissue is diminished. As a skin product breaks through that barrier, more sensitive tissues below can react to them.

Question 9

does blue star help boils?

Accepted Answer

NO: In fact it is not much help for anything. If you have boils, especially chronic, best see a dermatologist.

Question 10

does bluestar ointment work to treat ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Claims to....: The active ingredient in Blue Star is Camphor 1.24% - claims are made it treats a variety of things. However, it does not contain any FDA approved antifungal medications and specifically states if not effective after 5 days to consult your MD. Consider other OTC meds - like athlete foot cream lotrimen - for suspected ringworms. Always check with your MD for any rash not responding to OTC products.

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My 4 yro has ringworm under his chin. i've been using blue star ointment on it but do i have to take him to doctors or can i continue the ointment?

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My son has had ringworm for 4 days. i have been putting blue star ointment on and it's just getting red...i do see any healing. am i doing everything right and just need to be patient?

A member asked:

I have been useing blue star for my ring worm but new ones are apprring. and one just appeared on my nipple is that bad?

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How good is blue star ointment for fungus?

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Can i use blue star ointment on my hemorrhoid?

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I put blue star ointment cream and it seem to get worser. what should i do i'm itching a lot.

A member asked:

Will blue star ointment kill scabies?

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Why do blue star ointment burns like crazy?

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Does blue star help boils?

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Does bluestar ointment work to treat ringworm?

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