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  1. Ringworm - Treatment

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    Treatment can be done by topical application of antifungal creams and taking care of personal hygiene.

    Medication

    Antifungals: Drugs which are used for topical application i.e. applied over the affected area.

    Clotrimazole . Butenafine . Miconazole

    Oral antifungals: Doctor may prescribe oral medications in severe infection.

    Fluconazole . Griseofulvin . Terbinafine

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    Selfcare

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    Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

    • Avoid clothing that irritates the infected area
    • Bandage can be used to cover infected area
    • Clean the infected area regularly
    • Wash hand regularly after touching pets
    • Keep pets clean and the area disinfected
    • Keep feet dry and clean

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    Specialist

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    Dermatologist : Specializes in the study of the skin and its disorders.

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    What are the treatments for ringworm?
    Medications for ringworm include clotrimazole cream and other over-the-counter drugs. But doctors sometimes prescribe antifungal drugs, such as oral terbinafine. Ringworm infections are very common and can affect a person’s skin, hair, and nails. Athlete’s foot and jock itch are familiar examples of this type of infection.
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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Ringworm infection can usually be diagnosed by keen observation. If the doctor is skeptical, few tests are done.

    Common tests & procedures

    Observation under black light: Black light may be used for inspecting the affected area as fungus glow under black light.

    Microscopic examination: Scraped portion of the infected area is observed under microscope as it helps in identifying the fungal infection.

    Skin biopsy or fungal culture: The infected cells are collected either by scrapping the affected cells or by collecting the discharge from the blisters and sent to lab for testing.

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  1. What is best medication for ringworm?

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    Dr. Sanju SaranganDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 2 years of exp

    Ringworm is a skin infection caused by tinea corporis, a fungal infection. Antifungal ointments and creams are the go-to medication for ringworms. Ointments like Ketoconazole, Miconazole and clotrimazole help in treating ringworms... Read more
    Dr. Marcella Abunahman PereiraSpecialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of exp

    Ringworm is a common fungal infection that can appear anywhere on the body. It is a benign condition that just needs to be treated with anti-fungal medication, which can be oral and/or topical.

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    Dr. Gustavo CamposDoctor of Medicine · 9 years of exp

    Ringworm is regularly treated with antifungal creams, lotions, or powders applied to the skin. Some conditions, such as ringworm on the scalp, will require oral therapy.

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    Nov 29, 2023 · Medications for ringworm include clotrimazole cream and other over-the-counter drugs. But doctors sometimes prescribe antifungal drugs, such as oral terbinafine.

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