Also known as tinea, ringworm has nothing to do with worms at all, but is rather a contagious fungus. Able to spread through contact with another person, an animal, or even a surface that has been exposed, ringworm can appear on the scalp, body, feet and nails. On the scalp, it first appears as a pimple that gives way to scaly areas that cause the hair to temporarily fall out. On the body, it appears as a flat round shape that looks like a ring. When ringworm appears on the feet, it is also called athlete's foot and causes the skin between the toes to crack and scale.
Step 1
Saturate a cotton ball with full strength apple cider vinegar and apply it to the area affected by ringworm. If you are sensitive to the slight sting, dilute the vinegar with purified water. Apply three times a day until the condition is gone.
Step 2
Place a tablespoon of salt in a bowl and enough vinegar to saturate, if your condition is especially stubborn.
Step 3
Stir until the ingredients form a thick paste.
Step 4
Spread the paste on the affected area and let it dry. Reapply two to three times a day until the symptoms are gone, making a fresh batch each time.
Step 5
Speed up the healing process in the case of athlete's foot by placing a cup of warm water and a cup of apple cider vinegar in a basin. Soak your feet in the liquid twice a day, making new batches each time.
Tips and Warnings
- Apple cider vinegar is an excellent substance for treating and healing fungal infections due to its alkaline content. Add a tablespoon of the vinegar to a glass of purified water and drink it before your meals to alkalize your system, which will help with the healing process. You can add the vinegar to your pet's water if it suffers from ringworm. Ringworm can stay active for months, even if the symptoms are not visible. If you have had ringworm, try to keep your body's pH as alkaline as possible to avoid further outbreaks.
- Before treating ringworm symptoms with vinegar, apply a diluted sample to your inner arm to make sure your skin does not react adversely. Wait overnight and if there is no allergic reaction, proceed with your treatment. Because ringworm is highly contagious, do not scratch the area. If you do, the fungus can adhere to your hands and beneath your nails, causing you to spread the affliction to anyone or anything else you touch. Humid, moist climates are ideal climes for fungal spores, so make sure you do not share your personal items with others.
Things You'll Need
- Organic apple cider vinegar
- Purified water
- Salt
- Cotton balls
- Large basin
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