The Most Resilient Bugs: The Ringworm Bacterium
The ringworm bacterium is one of the most resilient bugs known to man. The ringworm fungi are able to survive even in the most unfavorable conditions making them extremely hard to eliminate. There are a lot of myths surrounding ringworm and this includes the fact that it is caused by tapeworms. This is simply not true. Ringworm can be triggered by certain microorganisms including the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus and the ringworm protozoan, which occur on human beings naturally. When you take in an organism that causes ringworm such as tapeworm, there are certain things that you need to do in order to get rid of your rash and the resulting inflammation.
Type of Ringworm
The first thing that you have to do is identify the type of ringworm that you have. This is very important as not all ringworm pathogens can be treated successfully with the same medications. The first step involves isolating the fungus from its source. This means that you should not touch the lesions of the ringworm itself nor should you come into contact with the substance that causes it such as soil or any other material that may allow the ringworm to grow. If you have come into contact with the substance that causes the ringworm, then you need to wash your hands immediately to try and get rid of the ringworm.
Rid of Ringworm
Once the ringworm has been isolated, you need to get rid of it as fast as possible. There are many treatments that you can use to get rid of your ringworm. One of the simplest treatments is to dip a sterile swab or brush in iodine for thirty minutes. Once the iodine has been applied on the ringworm surface, the ringworm will die and fall off.
If you do not want to go the easy way and you do not want to expose your skin to an infection, then you might want to consider using natural products such as tea tree oil or aloe vera gel. These natural products are gentle to use yet very effective in getting rid of ringworm. You can also use natural oils like Castor oil or coconut oil to rub onto the affected areas. Ringworm is very contagious and spreading so you do not want to spread it around. If you think that you have ringworm then you need to act quickly before it spreads to other parts of your body.
When you want to get rid of ringworm, you can go to the pharmacy and pick up over-the-counter medications that will help with the ringworm. Most of these medications only treat the external symptoms of ringworm. They will not get rid of the ringworm itself.
Ringworm is easily taken care of so you do not have to worry about wasting your time and money on over-the-counter treatments or medication. Instead, take the time to get rid of the ringworm. Even the smallest infection can be cured quickly when you know how. If you find that you have ringworm in your body, then you need to act quickly because it spreads very quickly. It is better to prevent ringworm than it is to try and cure ringworm after it has already manifested itself.
