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What cream for skin treatment of ringworm is best and what oral drug should be used for ringworm treatment
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Ringworm
treatment
Medication
Topical antifungal creams, ointments, gels, or sprays, such as
otrimin cream, Cruex spray powder, Mycelex, Pedesil(clotimazole )
Desenex topical powder, Fungoid cream, Micatin cream, Lotrimin AF athlete's foot spray or powder, Lotrimin AF Jock Itch spray powder (miconazole)
Lamisil (terbinafine)
Xolegel (ketoconazole)
Ringworm of the scalp or nails may require prescription-strength oral medications such as griseofulvin (Gris-PEG) or terbinafin
Lifestyle adjustments
To relieve itching, apply a cool compress to the uncomfortable area for 20 to 30 minutes
keep areas affected by ringworm clean and dry. After washing
don't wear clothing or footwear that cause you to sweat
Always shower after you work out to wash away perspiration. Dry off thoroughly
Change all of your clothes every day
Wash everything you wear or touch in hot water before wearing or using it again. This applies to clothing, towels, and compresses
Don't cover ringworm with a bandage or other dressing
Always wash your hands thoroughly after touching an area affected by ringworm
Throw away any disposable items that might have been infected
To prevent the spread of scalp ringworm, never wear someone else's hat or cap
Shampooing with a selenium sulfide shampoo such as Selsun Blue
Ringworm symptoms
red, itchy, or scaly patches , or raised areas of skin
patches that develop blisters or pustules
patches that may be redder on the outside edges or resemble a ring
patches with edges that are defined and raised
Ringworm
is a fungal infection of the skin ,not a worm, but the lesion caused by this infection resembles a worm in the shape of a ring
Causes of ringworm
Three different types of contagious fungi can cause ringworm: Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton
tinea capitis
tinea corporis
tinea capitis
tinea corporis
tinea cruris
tinea pedis
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