Treating Ringworm And Other Fungal Conditions

New studies indicate that a special type of honey known as Manuka Honey can be extremely effective in treating fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and nail fungus.

Ringworm is a skin infection that looks like a red or brown, circular lesion. Ringworm can appear lighter in the center which makes it look like a ring. Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm. It's caused by fungal parasites and can exist anywhere on the skin. Fungi are microorganisms that survive by feeding on skin tissue, hair and nails. Statistics indicate that about 20% of the population has ringworm or some type of fungal condition at any given time.

Eliminating fungal infections can be difficult and extremely frustrating. Sometimes, ringworm can be misdiagnosed as eczema or other forms of dermatitis. Either way, research has indicated that a particular type of honey known as "Manuka Honey" is effective in treating these conditions. Since fungi are microorganisms, the antibacterial and antimicrobial properties present in Manuka Honey get right to work at destroying these microorganisms. In addition, Manuka Honey has been proven to have very powerful antifungal properties, making it an ideal substance to treat fungal infections. Manuka Honey is also effective in treating eczema so if there is a misdiagnosis, the condition should still be rectified.

Hydrogen peroxide, a known antiseptic, is present in most types of honey. However, Manuka Honey has additional antibacterial properties making it more potent when being used for medicinal purposes. With antibiotics being widely over used and increasingly becoming less effective, doctors are now considering Manuka Honey as a viable alternative to traditional forms of medicine. Manuka Honey is also an all-natural, organic substance that has been found to have no negative side effects when used medically.

Most people still view honey as a food item. However, honey was used for many years as a natural remedy before modern-day medicines were invented. Doctors assumed that pharmaceuticals were more effective but scientists are beginning to think otherwise after conducting extensive research on the medicinal benefits of Manuka Honey.

One problem with using Manuka Honey topically on the skin, is that like other types of honey, it's sticky and not particularly user-friendly when applied. One manufacturer of health care products called Honeymark International has created a niche by utilizing Manuka Honey as a healing agent in their products. "Honeymark's Anti-Fungal Solution has all of the benefits of Manuka Honey without having to deal with the sticky mess," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "There are also other ingredients in this product that are helpful in treating fungal infections." Honeymark also has Manuka Honey products for treating conditions such as arthritis, infected wounds, eczema, etc.