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Suggest Treatment For Ringworm Skin Infection

Hello doctor, I am suffering from ringworm on my skin. its almost spread over my both the hands. my age is 26 and weight 54kgs. I have consult a doctor, they said its fungal infection and gave medicine s and done with the blood check up too. No problem in my blood test. but their is no improvement in my case. I am depressed so much Hence looking for best results from you.
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
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Hi,

You share a picture of the same? and what drug was given?

Ringworm/fungal infection of skin will respond to topical anti fungal ointments like clotrimazole, applied twice daily.

Treatment has to continued for a 4 weeks to avoid recurring. If no response after 1 week, this suggest resistance and we need to change to a different drug.

For severe cases, I used to give concurrent oral treatment also. Kindly discuss with your doctor.

Meanwhile, keep the area always clean and dry. Moisture promotes fungal growth.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK
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Suggest Treatment For Ringworm Skin Infection

Hi, You share a picture of the same? and what drug was given? Ringworm/fungal infection of skin will respond to topical anti fungal ointments like clotrimazole, applied twice daily. Treatment has to continued for a 4 weeks to avoid recurring. If no response after 1 week, this suggest resistance and we need to change to a different drug. For severe cases, I used to give concurrent oral treatment also. Kindly discuss with your doctor. Meanwhile, keep the area always clean and dry. Moisture promotes fungal growth. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK