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Cold temperatures can inhibit the growth of ringworm fungus, but they typically do not kill it outright. Ringworm is resilient and can survive in cold environments. To effectively eliminate the fungus, it's best to use antifungal treatments and maintain proper hygiene rather than relying solely on temperature.
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Does UV light kill ringworm?
yes the UV light kills the fungus
Can elimite kill ringworm?
No. In spite of its name, ringworm is a fungus, not a worm/parasite. The treatment is antifungal medication, not antihelminthic medication.
Does triple antibiotic cream cure ringworm?
No, ringworm is a fungus not a bacteria. It needs to be treated with a fungicidal. In fact, there is a small chance using triple antibiotic cream may make it worse since antibiotic creams are usually made to kill bacteria only. If you kill all the bacteria in the area, it may kill the fungus's (ringworm) competition and allow it to flourish.
Can hydrogen peroxide kill ringworm?
H2O2 does not kill ringworm because the ringworm are usually a fungus infection and it is too deep in the epidermis to really penetrate the fungus. Thus Hydrogen Peroxide is not supposed to be used
Does cold kill mold?
Cold does not kill mold. Certain temperatures can stop the growth of mold, but not kill it.
Can an antimicrobial solution kill ringworm?
Lysol will not kill ringworm according to Lysol.
What temperature kills ringworm?
You could not get your skin hot enough to kill the ringworm without burning yourself.
Which fungus kills pesticides?
Fungus does not kill pesticides, pesticides (fungicide to be exact) kill fungus.
Does hot or cold temperatures kill bacteria?
hot water can not exactly kill germs and cold wter does not have a chance but boiling water can kill all the germs
What is the best medecine for ringworm?
You can but it might not do any good. Ringworm is not a bacterial infection (nor is it a worm), but is a fungus that affects the skin, hair and nails. It is, therefore, usually treated with a topical antifungal preparation, the same way athelete's foot, a related fungus, is treated.
Does disinfectant effectively kill fungus?
Yes, disinfectants can effectively kill fungus.
Does acid effectively kill fungus?
Yes, acid can effectively kill fungus.
