How to Get Rid of Mold on My Elbow

Mold is a living organism, and certain types of molds can be tremendously dangerous to your health and need proper treatment. Molds favor damp and humid areas and can attach to fabric, areas in the home and the body. Mold needs to be treated quickly and efficiently to avoid contaminating other areas of the body or spreading internally.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol
• Antifungal powder
• Cotton balls
• Antifungal detergent
• Antifungal medication
• Cotton swabs

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Instructions

• 1

  Using cotton balls will eliminate cross-contamination.

  Keep the elbow dry and sanitized. After bathing, ensure the affected elbow is completely dry. Cleanse the elbow with rubbing alcohol and use an antifungal powder. Use cotton balls to apply these products to your elbow.

• 2

  Properly wash all laundry to avoid the spread of the mold.

  Wash all clothing, bedding and linens in antifungal detergent and hot water to stop the spread to other body parts or people. Wash these items separately from other household members' clothing, bedding or linens.

• 3

  Yogurt is a good source of the healthy bacteria acidophilus.

  Treat with homeopathic remedies such as tea tree oil, an antifungal oil that will aid in clearing the infected area of the elbow. Other natural remedies include the use of vitamin E oil and apple cider vinegar. You can apply any of these treatments by dabbing the substance on a cotton ball and rubbing it on your elbow. Also eat foods with acidophilus, which is a health bacterial that is commonly found in dairy products such as yogurt and buttermilk.

• 4

  Try antifungal over-the-counter medications. Follow the directions on the container for dosage and application. If the mold does not clear up after Steps 1 through 4, consult with your health care provider.

• 5

  Doctors will be able to prescribe stronger medications when other medications fail to work.

  Apply antifungal treatments. Physicians can prescribe oral medications, lotions or creams to apply to the elbow to inhibit the spread of mold and to start killing the living organism to promote healing. Use cotton swabs to apply lotions or creams to ensure the container does not get contaminated.