How to Get Rid of Ringworm Scars

Using Medical Treatments or Procedures

Exfoliate your skin with a home remedy. Use a water and baking soda mixture, lemon juice, ground fruit seeds and nuts, sugar, papaya, or ground coffee on a regular basis to remove your ringworm scars over time. Apply the mixture to your scarred area, gently massage the mixture into the skin, and then rinse it well with warm water. If you don’t want to use a home remedy, you can also purchase over-the-counter exfoliation kits at drugstores.

See a dermatologist about microdermabrasion. A dermatologist can help you remove mild scars caused by ringworm through using microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a gentler, non-surgical procedure that exfoliates the outer layer of your skin with a fine abrasive tip or by applying crystals and vacuum suction to the skin. You can also find microdermabrasion kits at drugstores, but make sure you understand how to use the included tools correctly before attempting this yourself.

Undergo laser treatment. Laser treatments are often successful at removing scarring, but you may have to endure several sessions before you notice a major difference in your scar’s appearance. Laser treatment would destroy little pieces of your tissue to promote the growth of new skin that will reduce the look of your scars.

Consider dermabrasion in severe cases. This procedure, unlike microdermabrasion, is invasive and must be done by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. In this procedure, instruments are used to sand down and remove disfigured skin. Only consider this option for removing your ringworm scars as a last resort of if they’re very deep. Avoid trying this method if you have a dark skin tone. Dermabrasion sometimes causes scarring or discoloration on darker skin.

Using Natural Topical Remedies

Apply lemon juice. You can apply lemon juice to help lighten dark areas of your ringworm scar. Vitamin C is an important nutrient for normal wound healing, so it might help to minimize the appearance of a scar when applied to the skin as well. To apply lemon juice, soak a cotton swab in lemon juice and apply the lemon juice directly to the ringworm scar. Let the lemon juice dry and then rinse it away with some warm water. You can apply lemon juice to a ringworm scar once per day.

Smooth on some aloe vera gel. You can also massage aloe vera gel into a ringworm scar to help soften the tissue. Aloe vera works well on burn scars, so it might help to improve other types of scars as well. To use aloe vera gel, smooth a small amount over your ringworm scar and leave it on. Do this a few times per day.

Hold a green tea bag against the ringworm scar. Applying a steeped green tea bag to a scar may also help to minimize scarring and discoloration due to ringworm. Green tea may help with scars due to its antioxidant properties. To use green tea as a treatment for a ringworm scar, steep a bag of green tea in hot water for about three minutes. Remove the teabag from the water and squeeze some of the excess water from the bag. Then, apply the tea bag to the ringworm scar and hold it there for about 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat this process three to four times per day.

Try St John’s wort oil. You can also mix St John’s wort oil with castor oil and massage it into a ringworm scar. St John’s wort oil has been shown to promote C-section wound healing, so it may help with other types of scars as well. To use St. John’s wort oil, place two to three drops of the oil in two tablespoons of castor oil and stir the oils together until they are combined. Then, use your fingers to massage the oil into the ringworm scar. Repeat this process two to three times daily.

Massage in some honey. Honey may also help to reduce the size of scars and discolored areas because honey acts as a natural moisturizer. Manuka honey and Tualang honey are good choices for medicinal use, but you may have to go to a health food store or check online to find these types of honey. To use honey on a ringworm scar, apply a thin layer of honey and then massage it into your skin for about five to 10 minutes. Leave the honey on the scar for about one hour. Rinse away the honey with warm water after time is up. If desired, you can cover the area in a thin gauze pad while you leave the honey on.

Look into vitamin D oil. Vitamin D oil has anti-inflammatory properties that seem to improve the appearance of surgical scars. Vitamin D has also been found effective for treating psoriasis, which indicates that it may benefit a more minor skin condition such as a ringworm scar. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist before using vitamin D to see if this treatment is a good option for getting rid of your ringworm scars. If you decide to use vitamin D as a treatment for your ringworm scars, then break open one 2000 IU vitamin D capsule and mix it with four to five drops of castor oil. Then apply the mixture to your ringworm scar and massage it into your skin.

Consider applying vitamin E oil. Vitamin E is a well-known, popular treatment for scar healing, but some studies have indicated that vitamin E may not be an effective treatment for scars. In some cases, vitamin E has even caused the scar to look worse or resulted in negative skin reactions. To be safe, check with your doctor or dermatologist before using vitamin E for your ringworm scars. If you decide to use vitamin E oil, try breaking open one 400 IU vitamin E capsule and mix it with four to five drops of castor oil. Then, apply the mixture directly to your scar and massage it into your skin.

Using Supplements

Take vitamin C. Taking vitamin C supplements may help to support healing of ringworm scars because vitamin C is essential for wound healing. Doses between 500 and 3,000 mg have been used for wound healing in adults, but check with your doctor first because these are high doses.

Add a B-complex vitamin supplement. Vitamins B1 and B5 have been found to be effective for wound healing, so taking a B-complex vitamin may also heal to minimize the appearance of ringworm scars. Talk to your doctor about taking a B-complex vitamin.

Include a bromelain supplement. Bromelain is an enzyme that occurs naturally in pineapples, but it is necessary to take it as a supplement to gain its healing benefits. Ask your doctor about taking bromelain. A common does is 500 mg taken four times per day on an empty stomach.

Consider asking for a prescription for InflammEnz. The prescription supplement InflammEnz has been shown to speed wound healing by 17%. This supplement contains a mixture of vitamin C, bromelain, rutin, and grapeseed extract and it is only available online with a prescription from your doctor. Talk to your doctor if you are interested in trying this supplement help heal scars from ringworm.