How long does it take for Ring Worm to go away?

[johnjohn320]

My prom date apparently has ring worm, got a big rash on her chest and neck. Went to the doctor on Monday, he gave her a cream to make it go away. I haven't been able to get ahold of her, does anyone know how long it takes it to go away? WebMD was useless.

 

[Aquaman]

I had it behind my knee above the calf. The doctor gave me an ointment and it was gone in a couple days. I guess it depends on how serious it is.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[FoBoT]

use a belt sander

 

[Jmmsbnd007]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
use a belt sander

10 grit works well.

 

[Gand1]

Ah! Being one of the too common resident doctors here at AnandTech forums.............

I can tell you 6 to 8 weeks!

Cream needs to be applied liberally and every day. Did she get a pill as well? The pill works from the inside, the cream from the outside. Supposidly if she has both it can reduce the time by a week or two.

Also sucks to know you can get ring worm from athelets' foot. Same cream is used. Athelets' foot spray works the same as well.


Oh yeah, I had it.

 

[TourGuide]

use a belt sander

A cheese grater works better and faster. Cauterize the patch with tobasco sauce.

 

[xuanman]

Originally posted by: Gand1
Ah! Being one of the too common resident doctors here at AnandTech forums.............

I can tell you 6 to 8 weeks!

Cream needs to be applied liberally and every day. Did she get a pill as well? The pill works from the inside, the cream from the outside. Supposidly if she has both it can reduce the time by a week or two.

Also sucks to know you can get ring worm from athelets' foot. Same cream is used. Athelets' foot spray works the same as well.


Oh yeah, I had it.

is it contagious? that would be a drag for prom

 

[Splork]

Yeah, I've had ringworm before. It's really annoying and itchy. I just bought a tube of athlete's foot cream and it went away in a few weeks. After a good week of applying it, the redness was gone.

-sp

 

[Gand1]

No, it's not contagious.

 

[Jmmsbnd007]

Originally posted by: TourGuide

use a belt sander

A cheese grater works better and faster. Cauterize the patch with tobasco sauce.

A circular saw with a ripping blade works even better. If you don't have access to one of those badboys, go for an angle grinder with a wire-wheel for a more localized effect.

 

[iwearnosox]

That's not a ring worm, you're just maturing.

 

[Growltiger]

Originally posted by: Gand1
No, it's not contagious.

Yes, it is.

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WebMD info

 

[TourGuide]

A circular saw with a ripping blade works even better. If you don't have access to one of those badboys, go for an angle grinder with a wire-wheel for a more localized effect.

LOL!

I was actually thinking later that a plasma cutter might be even more effective and would cauterize at the same time. You could say it would increase your productivity.

 

[cavemanmoron]

ring worm is contagious, get another date

 

[Aquaman]

When is the prom? Her case sounds serious.

Good Luck.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[The Sauce]

Originally posted by: Gand1
Ah! Being one of the too common resident doctors here at AnandTech forums.............

I can tell you 6 to 8 weeks!

Cream needs to be applied liberally and every day. Did she get a pill as well? The pill works from the inside, the cream from the outside. Supposidly if she has both it can reduce the time by a week or two.

Also sucks to know you can get ring worm from athelets' foot. Same cream is used. Athelets' foot spray works the same as well.


Oh yeah, I had it.

Well being one of the other doctors I can tell you... NEVER! The worms just dig deeper and deeper until they thrust their ovipositor into your spleen and fill you full of ringworm larvae and you EXPLODE! (-JK) Just pray that doesn't happen until after your date.

 

[MistaTastyCakes]

Only girl ya could find was the one with worms, eh? You stud!

I keed, I keed.

 

[johnjohn320]

Originally posted by: Gand1
No, it's not contagious.

You say that awfully matter-of-factly considering it's completely false (check WebMD).

 

[Deeko]

meh...hit it anyway

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Gand1
No, it's not contagious.

Heck ya it is! It's similar to Athelete's Foot.

 

[johnjohn320]

UPDATE:

I stopped by her work to see her today, she's doing fine, just a little embarrassed. She showed me the mark on the neck, it honestly doesn't look too bad to me. She unfortunately has also been feeling a bit queasy the past few days, hopefully lots of rest and relaxation will take care of that. I just kept telling her that all that matter is how she feels, not if she has some marks on her throat. I honestly feel that way, too, I just want to go and have a good time. Good lord, she's so beautiful, it's gonna take a lot more than a little ringworm fungus to turn me off.

 

[AdamSnow]

LOL! That's the spirit!

 

[Deeko]

So you're gonna hit that, right?

 

[rgwalt]

Originally posted by: johnjohn320
UPDATE:

I stopped by her work to see her today, she's doing fine, just a little embarrassed. She showed me the mark on the neck, it honestly doesn't look too bad to me. She unfortunately has also been feeling a bit queasy the past few days, hopefully lots of rest and relaxation will take care of that. I just kept telling her that all that matter is how she feels, not if she has some marks on her throat. I honestly feel that way, too, I just want to go and have a good time. Good lord, she's so beautiful, it's gonna take a lot more than a little ringworm fungus to turn me off.

What a great outlook. Just be sure to wash your hands before touching any other part of your body.

Ryan

 

[Jadow]

My prom date apparently has ring worm

AHHH LOL, 'm sorry, but I can't stop laughing. I haven't even read past that first sentance!