"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."
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.
Illustration : "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.
You can boost your immune system nutritionally with herbal
supplements like our Yeast Fungal Detox Some
herbs and supplements have proven beneficial in aiding your body as it
fights off infections and disease.