Question 1

ringworm seems to be persisting and spreading with help from a teddy bear. teddy is old and fragile. can i freeze him to kill the fungus & spores?

Accepted Answer

Freezing won't work: No, the fungus could still persist. Either get it dry cleaned r better to discard it...if it truly is the carrier of the ringworm fungus!

Question 2

can putting bleach on my skin kill the ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but DONT do it: Bleach kills a lot of bad things, but it kills good things too, like your skin cells. Dont do it. Try otc Lamisil (terbinafine) or lotrimin creams from your local drug store.

Question 3

what can you take to kill a ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Clean & dry: Keep your skin clean and dry.

Question 4

can heat kill ringworm on scalp?

Accepted Answer

No: This isn't the approach to kill ringworm of scalp.

Question 5

how do i kill ringworm on cloth surfaces?

Accepted Answer

You don't: You don't need to worry about ringworm on cloth surfaces.  Ringworms come from common skin fungi.

Question 6

what to do if i don't want to get oral medicine from the doctor, what products really kill ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Topicals: Topical medications for ring worm include:  lamisil, mycelex, loprox, mentas & econazole.
Otc meds include: lotrimin, micatin, micaderm, Lamisil at and tinactin (tolnaftate).

Question 7

can ringworm take more than a month to kill?

Accepted Answer

Ringworm: It usually takes 2-3 weeks for eradicating ringworm of skin. However, it may takes few months to get rid of nails and scalp ringworm fungal infections. It is necessary to avoid tight fitting clothes, sweats and tight panty hose. Good self hygiene is advised.

Question 8

will clear nail polish kill ringworm. doctor has tried everything?

Accepted Answer

Nail polish: Nail fungus is difficult to eradicate. It may take months depending on its severity. I don't think clear nail polish will do much. See a dermatologist for help

Question 9

what disinfectant wipes will kill tinea (ringworm/athletes foot)off household objects and surfaces? is there an ingredient i can look for? i need a disinfectant that will kill the fungus off surfaces/objects but bleach isnt an option as i have a dog?

Accepted Answer

: Lysol should eradicate the fungus and it does not contain bleach. Take care.

Question 10

i got dermatophytosis (ringworm) from adopting a kitten, can the spores go into my lungs? or nostrils? i can only see it in my face and arms.

Accepted Answer

No: You did a good thing to adopt the kitten. The fungi that cause ringworm cannot affect the deeper tissues of the body. They don't like the warm temperature and they are easily destroyed by the immune system if they pass deeper than the dead layer of the skin.

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Ringworm seems to be persisting and spreading with help from a teddy bear. teddy is old and fragile. can i freeze him to kill the fungus & spores?

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Can putting bleach on my skin kill the ringworm?

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What can you take to kill a ringworm?

A member asked:

Can heat kill ringworm on scalp?

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How do i kill ringworm on cloth surfaces?

A member asked:

What to do if i don't want to get oral medicine from the doctor, what products really kill ringworm?

A member asked:

Can ringworm take more than a month to kill?

A member asked:

Will clear nail polish kill ringworm. doctor has tried everything?

A member asked:

What disinfectant wipes will kill tinea (ringworm/athletes foot)off household objects and surfaces? is there an ingredient i can look for? i need a disinfectant that will kill the fungus off surfaces/objects but bleach isnt an option as i have a dog?

A member asked:

I got dermatophytosis (ringworm) from adopting a kitten, can the spores go into my lungs? or nostrils? i can only see it in my face and arms.

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