How to treat ringworm?

RINGWORM OF THE GROIN

Ringworm of the groin manifest itself as brownish or reddish scaly patches, with tiny blisters at the spreading edges, commonly affecting the inner surface of the upper thighs, scrotum, groin, perineum, and anal region. Some consider this condition a variety of ringworm of the body. In many case the same has athlete's foot - the probable source of fungus infection which now affects the groin. Heat, moisture, profuse perspiration, and chafing by the clothing can prepare the way for the infection. It is more common in the tropics than in cooler climates. The mild itching or smarting sensations cause some discomfort.

HOW TO TREAT RINGWORM? 

1.   Keep the affected skin areas as clean and dry as possible. Wear cool, soft, loos-fitting clothing.

2.   Apply one of the following fungicidal creams to the affected skin areas twice daily for two or three weeks: Halotex cream, Lotrimin cream, or Tinactin cream.

3.   In the morning, dust on talcum powder containing 10 percent of calcium propionate. Use this powder freely during the day to decrease friction when walking.

4.   Griseofulvin taken under a physician's supervision is an effective remedy.