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Hibiscrub Advice

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I posted a few days about my guinea pigs maybe needing hibiscrub for ring worm. He now has to have hibiscrub put on his skin twice a day. Iv been reading on here about it having to be diluted but I didn't get told to dilute at all and it doesn't say anything on the bottle either.
Does it always need to be diluted?

Also how long does it take to start working?
 

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Yes definitely dilute it. Is that the only thing your vet prescribed for ringworm? I would not have said it had that much anti fungal effect.
 
I googled it and seems it has mild anti fungal properties but not sufficient for ringworm. Imaverol dips would help at least.
 
Ok Simon must have used it then. I will need to check the packaging on mine and get back to you.
 
It says on the bottle to use a damp cotton wool ball with the hibiscrub to dab the lesions twice a day. Nothing about diluting it? Also does anyone know how long it will take to clear up?
 
Ringworm can take quite a while to clear up as it gets worse before it gets better. The bottle you have is it the original packaging? I would check with your vet if the bottle says not to dilute as it is usually diluted but then it is usually used for cleaning wounds. Looking online it seems it can be used undiluted on scabs but it is not something I have done.

@Wiebke do you know if Simon uses Hibiscrub on ringworm?
 
I have asked someone I know who has great experience in treating ringworm. Hibiscrub can be used for mild fungal and can be mixed in with an anti fungal shampoo. It can keep skin free from bacterial infections but it should never be used neat and to treat ringworm which is a virulent strain it would need to be a strong solution and used as a dip and there is therefore a risk of it being ingested and an eye hazard also. It does not cure ringworm, it's use is as a clinical cleanser. Imaverol is safe and can be bought from Hyperdrug (Enilconazole) and is used as a dip and left on the hair to treat the fungal infection. It can also be applied topically.

See what Wiebke says, Simon may have his reasons for suggesting it that I am not aware of.
 
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When Midge had ringworm she was treated with itrafungal her skin was also swabbed with diluted hibiscrub twice a day. I used (as advised by the vet) 1ml in 10ml of water. It did take most of the 6 week treatment course to clear though.
 
You could get in touch with Debbie at The Excellent Adventure Sanctuary in Northampton. She does a lot of treatment in conjunction with Simon & she may be able to give you advice rather than waiting till Monday. You can get contact details at:- http://www.teasnorthampton.co.uk/
 
Hibiscrub is supposed to be diluted in a 1 part hibiscrub to 10 parts water. Interestingly I've recently been advised to use it one or my dogs feet for a yeast infection. I had to dilute it, rub it between her pads, leave it for a few minutes before rinsing and drying each foot. Was gone in less than a week. xx
 
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