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Question: I caught ring worm from my cat. Is there a pill I can take and cream to put on it?
Brief Answer:
Terbinafin: oral tablet, and local cream applying as following...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Ring worm is a fungal infection caused by Microsporum canis, when spread by animals such as your cat.
The treatment include:
- terbinafin oral pill, 1 tablet per day for 2 consecutive weeks (at least)
- locally applying: 1. gentian violet solution (let it dry); then apply 2. terbinafin cream
After 2 weeks, the skin lesions will be re-evaluated to decide if you need to continue oral or local meds.
Hope it was of help! Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Terbinafin: oral tablet, and local cream applying as following...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Ring worm is a fungal infection caused by Microsporum canis, when spread by animals such as your cat.
The treatment include:
- terbinafin oral pill, 1 tablet per day for 2 consecutive weeks (at least)
- locally applying: 1. gentian violet solution (let it dry); then apply 2. terbinafin cream
After 2 weeks, the skin lesions will be re-evaluated to decide if you need to continue oral or local meds.
Hope it was of help! Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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