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How Can Ringworm Infection On The Body Be Treated?

Hello Dr.From last 1 month I am suffering with ringworms on body (legs, thighs and breast). Took lot of medicines (Allegra 180 mg, sporanox 100 mg) then creams but nothing is working out. It is still itching a lot. Kindly suggest which will work best on the ringworms. I am diabetic with Sugar in control.
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Sometimes fungal infection becomes resistant to treat. Fungus thrives on warm and moist skin like groin. That’s why fungal infections are more common in summer. Infection can be avoided by lifestyle and hygiene modifications.
Advice
1.     Apply antifungal cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily
2.     Fluconazole 150 mg twice weekly for 2 months
3.     Wear loose cotton undergarment
4.     Avoid sharing clothing, towels, or bed sheets
5.     Wash clothes and bed sheets in hot water with fungicidal soap
6.     Do not scratch too much
7.     Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity
8.     Regularly check your blood sugar level
9.     Investigation – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial)
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
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How Can Ringworm Infection On The Body Be Treated?

Sometimes fungal infection becomes resistant to treat. Fungus thrives on warm and moist skin like groin. That’s why fungal infections are more common in summer. Infection can be avoided by lifestyle and hygiene modifications. Advice 1. Apply antifungal cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily 2. Fluconazole 150 mg twice weekly for 2 months 3. Wear loose cotton undergarment 4. Avoid sharing clothing, towels, or bed sheets 5. Wash clothes and bed sheets in hot water with fungicidal soap 6. Do not scratch too much 7. Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity 8. Regularly check your blood sugar level 9. Investigation – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial) I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks