Home Remedies for Ringworm
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Ringworm on the Scalp
Ringworm on the scalp cannot usually be treated with home remedies or over-the-counter medications. While some cases may clear up without professional medical care, typically doctors prescribe more powerful antifungal medications taken by mouth.3‘Treatment & Outcomes of Dermatophytes.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 Jan. 2021, www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/treatment.html
Normal ointments and lotions won't usually work on ringworm that has infected the scalp, which can cause pus-filled bumps, swollen lymph nodes. Those who believe they have ringworm on their scalp should seek the advice of a doctor.5‘Ringworm (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth.’ Edited by Michelle P. Tellado, KidsHealth, The Nemours Foundation, Sept. 2019, kidshealth.org/en/parents/fungal-ringworm.html
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