If you have ringworm, do not become a sun worshipper. Instead, follow this sacred routine: apply antifungal cream, wash your clothes in hot water, dry your skin thoroughly, and then—if you must—take a quick, sensible walk in the sun. Think of it as giving your fungus a tiny, manageable sunburn while you also attack it with chemical warfare. Balance.
And if anyone tells you to “just sunbathe more,” hand them this article and a tube of Lamisil. Then remind them that ringworm isn’t the only thing that likes warm, dark places—your dermatologist’s office is also pretty cozy. Be smart. Don’t be a human rotisserie chicken.
