How do you use tea tree oil for ringworm?

"Ringworm, also known as Tinea, is a contagious fungus that can affect nearly any part of your body. Just about anywhere is susceptible, your torso, scalp, groin, or feet. It thrives in warm humid, moist areas of your body, and so it can be difficult to get rapid relief."

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You can get a Tinea infection from other people or even from your pets, cats are a frequent carrier.

You can catch the fungus from using another persons hairbrush or comb, borrowing unwashed clothes, or even from a trip to the gym or hospital.

Wherever a public shower, pool, or bathroom surface hasn't been cleaned and disinfected the fungus can develop and spread..

Ringworm, from a Book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert 1838

The infection, if left untreated may go away on it's own, or may progress into a bacterial infection. Or it may spread to other areas of your body. Areas where you sweat or that remain damp from sweat are the most commonly affected areas of your body. MedlinePlus recommends the following tips to prevent ringworm

* Keep your skin and feet clean and dry.
* Shampoo regularly, especially after haircuts.
* Do not share clothing, towels, hairbrushes, combs, headgear, hats, or other personal care items. Such items should be thoroughly cleaned and dried after use.
* Wear sandals or shoes at gyms, lockers, and pools.
* Avoid touching pets with bald spots.


To use tea tree oil to treat ringworm or jock itch, you can use a few drops of tea tree oil in a handful of water as a rinse after you have thoroughly cleaned the area with soap and water, or you might consider adding tea tree oil to your favorite liquid soap. Of course, there are also soaps available that already contain tea tree oil.