I have had a fungal infection, which I believe to be ringworm - Trichophyton rubrum, for 6 years. It started in one foot (left) and has now infected one hand (left).  It manifests itself in itchy blisters and makes my skin sore and cracked. It disfigures some of my nails. Altogether very uncomfortable (drives me to distraction sometimes) and ...

My son is a teenager with fairly typical acne.  It has been suggested by a manual medicine practioner that his bowels are not functioning as efficiently as they should -- he has recommended some pro-biotics (v. broad spectrum, high quality a must!) to help get this sorted.  He has just started taking them and I'll keep you posted ...

Aloe Vera may be the solution, since its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties penetrate to the basal level dermis, healing from inside. I suggest you try Aloe MSM gel, since the MSM (s = sulphar) has proved very effective against acne. You could also consider using an aloe soap and facial scrub, plus ensure you moisturise your skin, ...

Sorry you are in such pain Rosemary. I absolutely recommend Aloe Vera Gelly - I have seen the results on leg ulcers and bed sores and am sure this will help you. I am a distributor for Forever Living Products - the largest grower of cultivated aloe in the world and we do not add man-made chemicals to our products, allowing the inner leaf gel ...