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Can I Use Bleach To Kill Ringworm On Skin?

Posted on Mon, 25 Nov 2013

Question: Can I use bleach to kill ringworm? I have read several internet posts but am unsure. I read it my leave a scar. If I do use it, how long should I apply the bleach for?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: Hello. Bleach can temporarily stop the growth of ring worm but cannot totally destroy it. There are many anti fungal creams, like clotrimazole available in market. You can use any of them to get a permanent cure. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 minutes later)

I went to my doctor and he perscribed nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide. I read on it and it could take up to 6 weeks to clear. I was hoping for something sooner. Bleach said 3 days

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: You better go for clotrimazole. It will give you relief within a week, but to get permanent cure, you must apply it for at least 4 weeks. Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar