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How Can Ringworm Infection On The Fingers Be Treated?
Hi, I have a ringworm on my finger. I have been treating it with Lotrimin AF for he last 2 weeks,but it keeps spreading out, and although it gets better for couple of days, then it comes back stronger . I used tea tree oil today for the first time ,and it gave me a great releie f form the itching. My question is : Can I use both Lotrimin AF and the tea tree oil to treat it? An how many hours apart should i apply them? age 44
Thu, 31 May 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Ringworm is a common fungal infection. You can continue Lotrimin AF for local treatment. Some other advice that I can give to you are :
-clean and dry the area frequently
-continue using tea tree oil for antibacterial effects
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Ringworm is a common fungal infection. You can continue Lotrimin AF for local treatment. Some other advice that I can give to you are :
-clean and dry the area frequently
-continue using tea tree oil for antibacterial effects
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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