Does apple cider vinegar kill ringworm?

By Dr Anny Manrich (PhD)

Page last updated: 03/22/2023 | Next review date: 03/22/2025

Author bio

Dr Anny Manrich PhD is a food Engineer with expertise in Food Technology, Natural Polymers, Edible Films, Enzymes, and Nanotechnology. She writes and reviews content on these topics.

Dr Anny Manrich’s Highlights:

Research and Technology at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation
PhD in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Biochemistry at the Federal University of Sao Carlos/ Brazil and a one-year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich/ Germany
Bachelor of Food Engineering at the University of Campinas/ Brazil and a one-year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich/ Germany

“To solve a problem, global vision and multifactorial understanding are necessary. Therefore, in addition to expertise, one should seek multidisciplinary thinking connected with science and reality” – Dr Anny Manrich, PhD.

Professional Experience:

Dr Anny Manrich’s Experience Joining the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, as soon as she completed her doctorate,

Dr Anny Manrich has worked on several projects, including the more than three-year partnership project with BRF, a major food producer in Brazil. As a postdoctoral fellow.

Dr Anny Manrich has also contributed to several business consultancies and research projects of the National Nanotechnology Laboratory System in areas such as food technology, fibres, films and coatings and Nanotechnology; in a very determined way, having a great team relationship, being creative and committed.

Growing concerns about the safe introduction of nanomaterials into today’s life emphasises the need to create regulatory documentation in front of characterising, using and testing them. Dr Anny Manrich worked for two years on a characterization project for nanoscale materials, with the aim of exploring their possible health effects.

Despite not having specific academic training in packaging or polymeric films, Dr Anny Manrich works at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation in areas of edible and biodegradable films produced from agricultural waste and in the development of films with greater resistance to water, having articles published in renowned scientific journals, which demonstrates her multidisciplinary understanding and creativity.

In addition, she worked for four years as a consultant to a food company to develop a line of snacks that are healthy and that add functional ingredients, physiologically active compounds that bring health benefits, made from fruits and vegetables, enabling diet improvement, disease prevention and reduction of nutritional deficiencies.

Dr Anny Manrich participated as a member of the examination board for two Master’s exams and one PhD exam at the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Federal University of São Carlos.

Education:

2001 Bachelor in Food Engineering at the State University of Campinas, Brazil
1999 One year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich
2004 Master in Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
2012 PhD in Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
2010 One year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich

The main publications of Dr. Anny Manrich are:

Articles

Manrich, A., Moreira, F. K., Otoni, C. G., Lorevice, M. V., Martins, M. A., & Mattoso, L. H. (2017). Hydrophobic edible films made up of tomato cutin and pectin. Carbohydrate Polymers, 164, 83-91.

Mendes, J. F., Norcino, L. B., Martins, H. H. A., Manrich, A., Otoni, C. G., Carvalho, E. E. N., … & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2020). Correlating emulsion characteristics with the properties of active starch films loaded with lemongrass essential oil. Food Hydrocolloids, 100, 105428.

Norcino, L. B., Mendes, J. F., Natarelli, C. V. L., Manrich, A., Oliveira, J. E., & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2020). Pectin films loaded with copaiba oil nanoemulsions for potential use as bio-based active packaging. Food Hydrocolloids, 106, 105862.

Manrich, Anny, et al. Immobilization of trypsin on chitosan gels: Use of different activation protocols and comparison with other supports. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 43.1 (2008): 54-61.

Manrich, Anny; Komesu, Andrea ; Adriano, Wellington Sabino; Tardioli, Paulo Waldir ; Giordano, Raquel Lima Camargo . Immobilization and Stabilization of Xylanase by Multipoint Covalent Attachment on Agarose and on Chitosan Supports. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, v. 161, p. 455-467, 2010.

Mendes, J. F., Martins, J. T., Manrich, A., Neto, A. S., Pinheiro, A. C. M., Mattoso, L. H. C., & Martins, M. A. (2019). Development and physical-chemical properties of pectin film reinforced with spent coffee grounds by continuous casting. Carbohydrate polymers, 210, 92-99..

Milessi, T. S., Kopp, W., Rojas, M. J., Manrich, A., Baptista-Neto, A., Tardioli, P. W., … & Giordano, R. L. (2016). Immobilization and stabilization of an endoxylanase from Bacillus subtilis (XynA) for xylooligosaccharides (XOs) production. Catalysis Today, 259, 130-139.

Mendes, J. F., Norcino, L. B., Manrich, A., Pinheiro, A. C. M., Oliveira, J. E., & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2020). Development, physical‐chemical properties, and photodegradation of pectin film reinforced with malt bagasse fibers by continuous casting. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 137(39), 49178.

Mendes, J. F., Martins, J. T., Manrich, A., Luchesi, B. R., Dantas, A. P. S., Vanderlei, R. M., … & Martins, M. A. (2021). Thermo-physical and mechanical characteristics of composites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) e spent coffee grounds (SCG). Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29, 2888-2900..

Mendes, J. F., Norcino, L. B., Martins, H. H., Manrich, A., Otoni, C. G., Carvalho, E. E. N., … & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2021). Development of quaternary nanocomposites made up of cassava starch, cocoa butter, lemongrass essential oil nanoemulsion, and brewery spent grain fibers. Journal of Food Science, 86(5), 1979-1996.

Manrich, A., Martins, M. A., & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2021). Manufacture and performance of peanut skin cellulose nanocrystals. Scientia Agricola, 79.

Nascimento, V. M., Manrich, A., Tardioli, P. W., de Campos Giordano, R., de Moraes Rocha, G. J., & Giordano, R. D. L. C. (2016). Alkaline pretreatment for practicable production of ethanol and xylooligosaccharides. Bioethanol, 2(1)..

Manrich, Anny, de Oliveira, J. E., Martins, M. A., & Mattoso, L. H. C. Physicochemical and Thermal Characterization of the Spirulina platensis. J. Agric. Sci. Technol. B, v. 10, p. 298-307, 2020.

Book Chapter

Terra, I. A. A., Aoki, P. H., Delezuk, J. A. D. M., Martins, M. A., Manrich, A., Silva, M. J., … & Miranda, P. B. (2022). Técnicas de Caracterização de Polímeros. Nanotecnologia Aplicada a Polímeros, 614.

Conference Papers

Ferreira, L. F., Luvizaro, L. B., Manrich, A., Martins, M. A., Júnior, M. G., & Dias, M. V. (2017). Comparação da estabilidade de suspensões poliméricas de amido/tocoferol e quitosana/tocoferol. In: CONGRESSO BRASILEIRO DE POLÍMEROS, 14., 2017, Águas de Lindóia, SP.

Manrich, A., Hubinger, S. Z., & Paris, E. C. (2017). Citotoxicidade causada por nanomateriais: avaliação do micronúcleo. In: WORKSHOP DA REDE DE NANOTECNOLOGIA APLICADA AO AGRONEGÓCIO, 9., 2017, São Carlos. Anais… São Carlos: Embrapa Instrumentação, 2017. p. 655-658.

Manrich, Anny, et al. Immobilization and Stabilization of Xylanase by multipoint covalent attachment on Glyoxyl Agarose Support. The 31st Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. 2009.

Manrich, Anny, et al. Application of immobilized xylanase on hydrolysis of soluble wood hemicelluloses after using microwave and organosolv pre-treatments. The 32nd Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. 2010.

You can view some of Dr Anny’s work below and links to her professional profile.

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anny-Manrich-2

Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=23103497100

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Ea9qpr0AAAAJ

Linkedin: https://br.linkedin.com/in/anny-manrich-20693129

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In this brief guide, we are going to answer the question “does apple cider vinegar kill ringworm” with an in-depth analysis of whether or not apple cider vinegar is effective in getting rid of the ringworm. Moreover, we are going to discuss some oils that can be used to treat ringworm.

Ringworm, also called tinea, is a fungal infection that starts from a small itchy circle and gradually expands. The ringworm is associated with itchy, red, scaly, and swollen (slightly raised) skin. Moreover, this fungal infection can appear anywhere on your skin and can even appear on your face. Most commonly ringworm appears on the arms or the scalp. Clinically Tinea may be classified as follows:Tinea pedis (foot), Tinea unguium (nails), Tinea manuum (hand), Tinea cruris (groin), Tinea corporis (body), Tinea capitis (scalp), Tinea faciei (face), Tinea barbae (beard), Tinea imbricata (overlapping pattern), Tinea nigra (black), Tinea versicolor (various colors), Tinea incognito (disguised). Fungi are eukaryotic, free-living, parasitic and cosmopolitan microorganisms that mostly require a weakness in the body’s immune system to establish a disease.Thus every fungal infection can be termed as opportunistic. In humans, it is mostly young children and old age people who are infected (1).

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection and can spread from skin to skin contact therefore special care should be taken to prevent it from spreading further on your skin. So if ringworm has appeared on your skin or that of your loved one and you are wondering whether or not apple cider vinegar kills the ringworm, then you need not worry as we are going to answer all your queries.

Skin infections constitute one of the five most common reasons for people to seek medical intervention and are considered the most frequently encountered of all infections. At least six million people worldwide are affected by chronic wounds and up to 17% of clinical visits are a result of bacterial skin infections and these wounds are a frequent diagnosis for hospitalized patients (8).

So without much ado, let’s dive in and figure out more about it.

Does apple cider vinegar kill ringworm?

Yes, apple cider vinegar can kill ringworm owing to its antifungal properties (2). So what you gotta do is to soak some cotton in the apple cider vinegar and gently swab it on the skin. It has to be topically applied to the area where ringworm is present. Moreover, you should repeat this process thrice daily to treat the ringworm.

Can tea-tree oil be used to kill ringworm?

Tea tree oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Therefore it can be used for the treatment of a variety of fungal infections including ringworm. Tea tree oil contains antifungal and antiseptic agents which can treat various types of skin diseases and is taken from the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia, which is native to Southeast Queensland and the Northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is widely used to treat fungal infections and decreases the infection effectively (1).

What you gotta do is to take a cotton ball and soak it in tea tree oil. Afterward, gently swab it over the skin. This process has to be repeated at least twice or thrice a day. If you have sensitive skin, you can try to dilute the tea tree oil with some other oil like coconut oil that also has antifungal properties.

Can lemongrass oil be used to treat ringworm?

Lemongrass oil also has antifungal properties. All you need to do is to mix some lemongrass oil along with a carrier oil like coconut or olive oil and apply it directly to the affected area. You have to repeat this process twice a day. Lemongrass oil is characterized for monoterpenes compounds, and citral is the major component, present at levels of, approximately, 65-85%. Studies on the antimicrobial, especially antibacterial and antifungal, activity of lemongrass oil and its components were reported (3).

How can I use oregano oil for the treatment of ringworm?

Oregano oil is effective in the treatment of ringworm and Athlete’s foot owing to its extraordinary anti-fungal properties. In studies in vitro, oregano showed a 100% antifungal efficacy at 30% concentration against fungal infection.The main active compound in the essential oil of oregano is represented by eugenol (4).

So you have to mix the oregano oil with some other carrier oil like coconut or olive oil. Afterward, apply this mixture to the affected skin. You have to apply this oregano oil mixture twice a day to the ringworm.

Can coconut oil be used to treat ringworm?

Coconut oil has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Therefore it can be used not only to treat ringworm but can also be used to treat the fungal infections caused by Candida Albicans. In a study, coconut oil was active against species of Candida at 100% concentration compared to fluconazole, a common synthetic medication. Coconut oil should be used in the treatment of fungal infections in view of emerging drug-resistant Candida species (5).

Coconut oil is an extremely effective remedy against ringworm and as it can be easily used for massaging your scalp therefore it can be easily used to treat scalp ringworm. The healing properties found in coconut oil are extremely effective in treating ringworm infections. The oil provides great relief from itchy skin while making the area smooth and soft. Coconut oil is also greatly used in treating scalp ring worms (1).

What you have to do is to warm some coconut oil in the microwave and apply it to the affected area with the help of your fingers. Repeat this process thrice a day for effective results.

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Can turmeric be used to treat ringworm?

Turmeric has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties which makes it effective in the treatment of ringworm (1).

The procedure for using turmeric is quite simple. You have to make a paste of turmeric powder and water. Afterward, apply this paste to the affected area and leave it there until it gets dry.

What is the effect of powdered licorice on ringworm?

Licorice is known for its antimicrobial properties. Moreover, different studies have also found that it can also be used against various fungal infections. Numerous studies have revealed many pharmacological activities of licorice, such as antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antimicrobial and many other activities. Among the components isolated from licorice, 73 bioactive components and 91 potential targets have been identified to date (6).

Take a cup of water and add 8 tsp of powdered licorice to it. Let it boil and afterward let it simmer with constant stirring until it acquires the same consistency as that of a paste. Apply the paste on the ringworm and leave it for 10 minutes. Repeat this process twice a day.

You can read about the benefits of licorice here.

How can I use Aloe vera for treating ringworm?

Aloe vera is well known for its soothing effect on the skin. It can be used to alleviate the itchiness, redness, or swelling of the affected area. Moreover owing to its antifungal properties it can also be used to treat ringworm. Polysaccharides from the juice of Aloe vera are useful in treating burns and wounds, treatment of chronic skin diseases, like psoriasis, and hasten healing of wounds from thermal burns and radiation injury (7).

You can either opt for ointments containing aloe vera or can even use the aloe vera gel directly on the affected skin. You should apply aloe vera thrice a day.

Conclusion

In this brief guide, we answered the question “does apple cider vinegar kill ringworm” with an in-depth analysis of whether or not apple cider vinegar is effective in getting rid of the ringworm. Moreover, we discussed some oils that can be used to treat ringworm.