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Ring Worm Rash On Stomach, Pregnant, On Trimovate Cream, Providing Relief. Safe To Use Trimovate During Pregnancy ?
Question: I have a small ringworm rash on my stomach and I am 30 weeks pregnant. I have had it for about 3 weeks. I have been using trimovate cream for about a week now and it looks like it might be going away. The doctor prescribed me the cream but I am now worried about whether it is safe to continue using it while pregnant, particularly on my abdomen. What do you think? I am using it on only a small area but I am still concerned.
Hello and thanks for the query.
Trimovate cream is mainly a steroid medication and can certainly be effective at controlling inflammation and irritation of the skin such as that which you are experiencing.
At this point I think you should consider using a pure anti fungal cream which is readily available at your local pharmacy.
I would recommend at this time that you purchase a tube of clotrimazole cream. You could then apply this cream twice daily and alternate application of this with the Trimovate. This is a safe combination especially this late into your pregnancy.
I think within 10 days you will experience a significant improvement in your symptoms.
Thanks again for the query. I hope you found my response to be helpful and informative. If you have any additional concerns I would be happy to address them.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga.
Trimovate cream is mainly a steroid medication and can certainly be effective at controlling inflammation and irritation of the skin such as that which you are experiencing.
At this point I think you should consider using a pure anti fungal cream which is readily available at your local pharmacy.
I would recommend at this time that you purchase a tube of clotrimazole cream. You could then apply this cream twice daily and alternate application of this with the Trimovate. This is a safe combination especially this late into your pregnancy.
I think within 10 days you will experience a significant improvement in your symptoms.
Thanks again for the query. I hope you found my response to be helpful and informative. If you have any additional concerns I would be happy to address them.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga.
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Thank you so much for your response. That is very helpful. Would you
agree that the Trimovate cream is safe to use during
pregnancy? I will get the anti fungal cream also.
agree that the Trimovate cream is safe to use during
pregnancy? I will get the anti fungal cream also.
Hello and thanks for the followup.
When used as directed by your doctor Temovate is safe in pregnancy - particularly near the end of pregnancy or in the third trimester.
Thanks again for the query. It has been a pleasure discussing your health concerns with you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
When used as directed by your doctor Temovate is safe in pregnancy - particularly near the end of pregnancy or in the third trimester.
Thanks again for the query. It has been a pleasure discussing your health concerns with you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Radhika
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