How Do You Treat Ringworm With Bleach?
Ringworm is a very common skin fungus. It is usually harmless. However, it can be a pain to get rid of and unsightly to look at. Ringworm can be treated with some types of household bleach for those of us without sensitive skin. This method can be use, with caution on humans or pets. Select a household bleach that does not contain sodium hydroxide. This is also known to many as lye. It is very important that the bleach not contain this chemical, as it is very harsh to the skin. Be sure to read the ingredients! Put a daub of bleach onto a cotton ball or swab. Now pat the infected area with the bleach. Do not rub, only pat.Rubbing will cause irritation, the blisters to burst and spread the ringworm fungus to other areas of the body. Do not use around mucus membranes, on the scalp or near the eyes or nose. Do not use on children under the age of 5. Apply once a day for 4 to 7 days, as long as the skin does not open or become broken. It will dry the spot up and then start to heal. The actu
