Ringworm - Tinea
Homeopathic Treatment Considerations

Nothing to do with worms! Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin, its namesake is due to the red, scaly patches occurring on the skin, which heal from the middle outwards. It can also affect the scalp, feet (Athletes Foot), groin, armpits, or trunk. Ringworm is very contagious and is spread by contact in swimming pools and showers, and by contact with pets and other animals.

Tinea has been treated by homeopathy.

Tinea requires detailed specific prescribing of the "right" homeopathic remedy.

Trial and error or shotgun prescribing does not work, and therefore we don't recommend self-medication. In fact, self-medication will complicate the overall symptom picture.

Below are only some of the remedies we may prescribe, please note how important the individual symptom picture is. Only when all symptoms, aggravation or amelioration are taken into consideration can a specific homeopathic remedy be selected. A further consideration is given to the potency of the remedy.

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Homeopathic Treatment Considerations:

Sulphur - Use for infected scalp.
Sepia - If the Sulphur has not worked Sepia should be used for infected scalp.
Tellurium - Use this remedy when the infection is confined to the trunk.

NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this website is accurate and current. We do not recommend self-medication, the information herein is not designed to replace the expert and individual medical advice provided by your Homeopath.