The treatment for ringworm depends on its location on the body and the seriousness of the infection. Some forms of ringworm can be treated with non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications, but other forms of ringworm need treatment with prescription antifungal medication.
Ringworm on the skin(ex.-athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris)) can usually be treated with non-prescription antifungal creams, lotions, or powders applied to the skin for 2 to 4 weeks.
There are many products available to treat ringworm, including-
Clotrimazole,
Miconazole (Aloe Vesta Antifungal, Azolen, Baza Antifungal, Carrington Antifungal, Critic Aid Clear, Cruex Prescription Strength, DermaFungal, Desenex, Fungoid Tincture, Micaderm, Micatin, Micro-Guard, Miranel, Mitrazol, Podactin, Secura Antifungal),
Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Ketoconazole (Xolegel) etc.
Ringworm on the scalp (tinea capitis) usually needs to be treated with prescription antifungal medication taken by mouth for 1 to 3 months. Creams, lotions, or powders don’t work for ringworm on the scalp.
Prescription antifungal medications used to treat ringworm on the scalp include:-
Griseofulvin,
Terbinafine,
Itraconazole,
Fluconazole.
the patient should contact physician if-
the patient infection gets worse or doesn’t go away after using non-prescription medications.
Ringworm on the scalp needs to be treated with prescription antifungal medication.
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