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Hi I was diagnosed with ringworm over 3 weeks ago I started with anti fungal cream which didn t work so then a doctor prescribed oral pills. I have been taking them for over two weeks now it s cleared a little but not much and the itching is really bad. Wondering if it could be something else
Hello dear I understand your concern Ring worm is a fungal infection caused by Microsporum canis. Treatment should be taken under advise of dermatologist. You took treatment for 2 week. Now I would suggest to consult dermatologist for further treatment course If infection persists then long term treatment upto 3 months is require. The treatment include: - terbinafin oral pill, 1 tablet per day for month - After one month tablet fluconazole, once in week for 8 week - Apply gentian violet solution and once it dry then apply terbinafin ointment
Maintain proper pelvic hygiene, drink plenty of water and eat healthy diet Hope this may help you
Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar
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How Can Ringworms Be Treated?
Hello dear I understand your concern Ring worm is a fungal infection caused by Microsporum canis. Treatment should be taken under advise of dermatologist. You took treatment for 2 week. Now I would suggest to consult dermatologist for further treatment course If infection persists then long term treatment upto 3 months is require. The treatment include: - terbinafin oral pill, 1 tablet per day for month - After one month tablet fluconazole, once in week for 8 week - Apply gentian violet solution and once it dry then apply terbinafin ointment Maintain proper pelvic hygiene, drink plenty of water and eat healthy diet Hope this may help you Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar