Look, I get it. You want a quick fix. You want to grab the nearest strong-smelling liquid and be done. That’s human nature. But rubbing alcohol is a surface cleaner, not a deep-tissue healer. The only thing it reliably kills is your patience, because you’ll be stuck with a burning rash and a fungus that’s still chilling. If you want to smile and nod, save the alcohol for sanitizing your sponge or your countertop. For your skin, stick to the stuff with the big, ugly chemical name. It works, it doesn’t sting, and you can keep your dignity (and your limbs) intact.
Remember: ringworm is a marathon, not a sprint. Be the tortoise, not the hare. And please stop sniffing the rubbing alcohol bottle for comfort. It doesn’t help, and your roommate is starting to worry.
