Ringworm Medicine

18 years ago the doctor said i had a ringworm in my head it was under the skin thus not visible from outside. It resulted in the loss of my hair on and around affected area. The problem has re-occured and i need help. I had been to my local clinic several times with no solution. I have used different types of creams with no solution. My main problem is that i can not afford to consult a doctor. ## Looking into the internet, I think I do have ring worms, Red circles on both my legs, no pain or itching but red spots every where. Can you advise me what to do, any medication for this?

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my grand daughter went to the doctor an he said she had scalp ringworm then the next day an the doctor said she has psoriasis and give her a steroid then it got real big an was draining this stuff an now dr number one said no way its scalp ringworm an since it got so bad an painfull they put her on Griseosulb-05-125mg her head is very painfull hurts bad i feel so sorry for her what should i do please help me an her!!!!!! ## Well, unfortunately, it isn't possible for anyone to give you a proper diagnosis from just the limited information in a post on the internet. I'd suggest trying a completely different doctor to get another opinion, preferably a pediatrician. Ringworm is actually a fungal infection and you can see a picture of what it looks like here to see if it matches what ...

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I was having ringworm spread from between two legs and back so I was using Betamil gm from last couple of weeks. But now I lost my skin layer in applied areas and my doctor told me not to use it and tlod to use candid b but it is not showing any result it is again coming back.What should I do?

My springer has what appears to be ringworm on her stomach and have been treating it with antifungal cream clotrimazole usp 1% seems to be working but getting outbreaks now up in the hair on her legs. Will Cefalexina help this? she is seven months old and weights about 30 pounds ## Hello, Al! How is she doing? No, Cephalexin is an antibiotic that only treats bacterial infections, but ringworm is a fungal infection, so it will have no effect on it. Have you consulted your veterinarian? You need to be certain what this is, in order to treat it properly. ## Coconut oil is an anti-bacterial and much more, it pulls the infection out from the infected area. I have had a recurring boil for several years and no Rx worked. When I found out about coconut oil I tried it. When I start to get the bo...

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Can Gelmicin be used for ringworm and if so is it effective? ## Hello, Robert! How are you? It does contain the antifungal Clotrimazole, so it may help, but you should only use it if a doctor has advised you to do so, because it also contains an antibiotic and a steroid, the latter of which may actually worsen some skin conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including skin redness, irritation and dryness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Appreciate your response my question. I will update you should I experience some side effects. Thanks again ## I have ringworm in my private place and it has been itching more and big black spots are forming. How can I treat it? ## I think I might have bed bugs bits all on my legs or some sort of bugs / mites never ever...

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I'm taking betamox for ringworm I hope it works, my friends say its not ringworm I have but I don't know what to do. ## Batamox is an antibiotic so it will not help with a fungal infection such as ringworm, it is only useful at treating or preventing bacterial infections. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. What does it look like? Did a doctor say it was ringworm? ## I thought as much, bacteria medication can only treat bacteria and fungal medication will treat fungi. I haven't gone to the doctor. But I'm convinced it's ringworm it's starts as a pimple then gets itchy then it grows after sometime it gets scaly and spreads and gets dark brown leaving marks everywhere. I...

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I need to know if dibucaine ointment will cure ringworm ## Hello, Roe! How are you? No, Dibucaine won't do anything to treat ringworm. It is a topical anesthetic that alleviates pain and itching. Its typical side effects include skin redness, itching and dryness. However, ringworm is actually a fungal infection that requires an antifungal medication to be eradicated. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I got a ringworm on my chest from a child that had one on its head. I used tincain foot cream and it cleared up, but I stopped using it now and I see little ones coming back. I was told to take an antibiotic, does this help or hurt? ## No, an antibiotic will not treat ringworm. It is caused by a fungus, so it requires an antifungal to eradicate it, according to the NIH. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My ringworms are spreading in whole body from groin to thigh to bum to back to neck etc in back after doctor's advice i use terbinaforce tablet, fluconazole tab & kelora cream. but it is not stopping. i am tired to treat it by only cream & now taking pills since 1 week but problem is not seems to be finish. what to do ?

My 4 year old daughter has ringworm on her head, and i wanted to know if its safe to use on her scalp? I have the medicine gelmicin just got it from mexico, i just want ti know if its safe. ## Hello, Mell! How is your daughter doing? At her age, it is always best to consult her pediatrician, rather than trying to self-treat. Many medications can be more potent in children, to the point where they could actually be dangerous. Her doctor can provide a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate thing to treat it safely. Has she had ringworm, before? There is a steroid in Gelmicin, as well as an antibiotic and antifungal, so it could cause her some serious side effects, such as those listed by the FDA like weight gain, acne and skin rash.

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free coupons ## my son is in wrestling and has ringworm in back of his neck. can i apply this medicine on his neck? (Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05%) ## I'm sorry, but this website does not manufacture nor sell any medications, so they are unable to help with medication coupons. There are some companies that have them available for name brand, life-sustaining medications, but as I said those would be through the manufacturer. As to Mom's question, Clobetasol is a steroid class medication, so no it will not treat the fungal infection that causes ringworm. That will require an antifungal topical ointment, so anyone with such an issue will need to see their doctor for an appropriate prescription. Learn more Clobetasol details here. Is there anything I can help with?

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My parents bought a medication from a traditional Chinese medicine shop that was in the form of a tablet and indicated for itchiness; such as that caused by ringworm. The seller said that the name of the medicine is UP500 if I'm not mistaken. Does anyone have more details on this tablet?

Hello, I've have resistant ringworm for awhile now. I usually take oral terbinafine and it clears up but comes back about 3 months later. My dermatologist has prescribed Itraconazole 100 MG to take twice daily for 14 days. The listed bad side effects of this medicine worried me. Also, I have read that if you take 200 MG per day, you should only take for 7 days and then wait three weeks. Is it safe to take this medicine at this dose? I'm 52 years old and don't take any other medicines. Please advise! ## Hello, Kathy! How are you? What particular side effects worried you? Perhaps if you are more specific, those can be addressed, and someone can give you more information on how likely they are to occur, and how severe they might be. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Itr...

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Tinea pedis (ringworm of the feet, athlete’s foot) is the most common dermatophyte infection in the developed world. Three main factors constitute the basis of any tinea pedis infection; warmth, moisture and friction. Tinea pedis does not affect barefoot people. Shoes, in particular plastic and occluded, create a milieu for dermatophytes to prosper. Tinea pedis is most often caused by anthropophilic subspecies of Trichophyton; T. rubrum and T. mentagrophytes (interdigital). These agents can be transmitted directly from person to person as well as by the scales harbouring the fungus shed on a carpeted floor or in shared shoes.Tinea pedis may present in several clinical forms

i am suffering from ringworm spread near my vaginal area ## Hello, Based on my research, Clotrimazole can be used to treat yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, and skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and body ringworm. Administration: To use Clotrimazole cream, gently massage the cream into and around the affected skin areas two times a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. If no improvement is noticed within 4 weeks of use, speak with your doctor. Side effects can include (but are not limited to): Erythema Stinging, Blistering, Peeling, Pruritis, , Edema, Urticaria Burning, General irritation of the skin. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Clotrimazole Details Note: All thoughts and opinions expressed are based on my research and should not be mist...

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My daughter has previously been treated for ringworm. She had been given a sample of a medication that called something like lorprez gel. I am tring to identify which medication it was because it worked once before and now that she will be seeing a new doctor for the same condition, I would like to be able to give him the name of the medication that worked for her once before. Any information that you mak be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.

Can this be used to treat ringworm? ## Hello, Heidi! How are you? No, this is a steroid class medication, but ringworm is a fungal infection and it's usually treated with a topical antifungal medication. What medication has your doctor prescribed?

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Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of types of dermatophytoses (ringworm).[1] This includes fungal infections of the nails and scalp, as well as the skin when antifungal creams have not worked.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, and feeling tired.[1] It is not recommended in people with liver failure or porphyria.&a...

Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of types of dermatophytoses (ringworm).[1] This includes fungal infections of the nails and scalp, as well as the skin when antifungal creams have not worked.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, and feeling tired.[1] It is not recommended in people with liver failure or porphyria.&a...

Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of types of dermatophytoses (ringworm).[1] This includes fungal infections of the nails and scalp, as well as the skin when antifungal creams have not worked.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, and feeling tired.[1] It is not recommended in people with liver failure or porphyria.&a...