Ringworm or Tinea is a fungal contagious infection which generally affect the scalp, body, nails and the feet of a person. The infection caused by ringworm is spread through touches and contacts. Symptoms of ringworm:
The patches of ringworm are oval or round, with scaly and pink colored rings with a clean space in the center of the ring. The infection of ringworm is spread through the nails to the other parts of the body while itching the infection. It not treated for long time, the infection will turn into a chronic disease which is tough to be cured. Ringworm can also results in baldness by spreading in the hair roots and along the hair of the infected person.
Home remedies to cure ring worm infection:
- Use of papaya- Papaya is very effective home remedy to cure ringworm. The slices of papaya need to be rubbed on the patches. It would help to heal the infection. Another best home remedy medicine to cure ringworm is to use the dried papaya seed paste.
Use of Butea seeds- Seeds of Butea is another good home remedy for curing ringworm infections. The seeds need to be mixed with lime juice and therefore the paste should be applied to the affected skin.
Use of mustard seeds- Mustard seed are very useful to cure ringworm. One should apply the paste over the patches after washing the skin with warm water. 
Use of turmeric- Turmeric is one of the best medicines to cure ringworm. The juice of turmeric should be applied directly over the affected skin. Beside that, one can intake a teaspoon full of turmeric juice with honey regularly to diminish the effect of ringworm. 
Use of cassia leaves- Cassia leaves help to reduce the skin irritation, pains and alleviating swellings. Use a paste or juice of the leaves and apply it directly to the patches to cure ringworm.
Other home remedies for curing ring worm are: holy basil, tea tree oil and lavender oil. You can use these products and the ringworm infection can be get cured easily. If any complication arises, don't forget to visit your doctor.
