The name ringworm comes from the appearance of the lesions as they begin to heal. These lesions heal from the inside out and leave a red rim. Without treatment, the lesions become larger at their borders and can linger. Sometimes redness is the only symptom while in other cases blisters may appear. The most obvious and bothersome symptom of this disease is the severe itchiness.
Scratching can lead to bacterial or further fungal infection of the lesions.
This rash should be differentiated from other rashes, so a call or visit to your conventional medical health care provider is recommended. Once the diagnosis of ringworm is made, the natural remedies of alternative medicine may help reduce any discomfort associated with this condition. Herbal Medicine offers remedies such as goldenseal or tree oil for topical application. These remedies have anti-fungal properties. Before administering any herbal products to children, consult with a knowledgeable and experienced health care provider who can provide information about age appropriate dosages and precautions.