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8 Αυγ 2023 · A ringworm infection that doesn’t improve or that spreads may require a prescription-strength topical cream or oral antifungal medication.
6 Ιουλ 2023 · Ringworm can be treated with medicated creams or lotions. Many of these options are available OTC and include clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, and tolnaftate. Prescription-strength options are available, too.
14 Αυγ 2024 · To treat ringworm, try a topical antifungal lotion or cream from a drugstore. Alternatively, rub honey or apple cider vinegar onto your scaly patches a few times a day. If your infection hasn’t cleared up after 3 days, visit your doctor, who may prescribe stronger antifungal cream or pills.
3 Σεπ 2024 · Creams or lotions such as clotrimazole or terbinafine can help treat your ringworm. Apply the cream or lotion as indicated on the packaging or by your doctor. Usually you need to treat the area for 2–3 weeks. You can purchase antifungal creams at most pharmacies and some grocery stores or larger retailers.
24 Απρ 2024 · Treatment for ringworm depends on symptom severity and the part of the body infected (such as skin, scalp, or nails). Antifungal medications for ringworm come in the form of creams, ointments, lotions, powders, and pills. Some forms of ringworm can be treated with non-prescription (over-the-counter) antifungal medications.
Jock itch: To treat this type of ringworm, your dermatologist may recommend an antifungal cream, spray, or powder that you can buy without a prescription. You typically apply the antifungal twice a day for 10 to 14 days.
The ringworm fungus can live on surfaces for months. Disinfectant sprays like Lysol® or bleach can remove the fungus. Wash clothes, sheets and towels in hot water and detergent to prevent ringworm from spreading. Steroid creams. Corticosteroid creams may help reduce inflammation, but they shouldn’t be used to treat ringworm.
