Forums / Diseases & Conditions / Skin Conditions / does anyone who know a treatment for ringworm (tinea corporis)?
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#4520 2007-06-25 17:38 GMT |
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God
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#4521 2007-06-25 17:46 GMT |
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Just go to the store and obtain some jock itch cream .Apply twice a day for 7 days.Lotrimin or Tinactin work best
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DonkeyKong
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#4522 2007-06-25 17:47 GMT |
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Apply any anti-fungal cream.... usually an athlete's foot medication.
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SpongeBob
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#4523 2007-06-25 17:49 GMT |
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Some ringworm infections may obtain better on their own without any treatment. Patients with minor symptoms also may be able to obtain rid of their ringworm with simple self-care measures. These include keeping the skin clean and dry, washing sheets and nightclothes everyday during the period of infection, and using over-the-counter antifungal medications. However, patients should not use these medications without first consulting a physician.
In other cases, ringworm infections may call for treatment with prescription medications such as antifungal creams or oral medications. Oral drugs may have to be taken for extended times of time for treatment to be effective. In addition, oral medications may cause side effects in some patients, including gastrointestinal upset, rash and abnormal liver function. It typically takes about one month before medications completely eradicate the fungi causing ringworm from the body. It may take additional time for the affected area to heal properly and for hair to grow back. There's more information on rignworm below: http://skin.health.ivillage.com/skinrelatedinfections/ringworm.cfm |
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Grimmy
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#4524 2007-06-25 17:51 GMT |
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Tinea is afungus, which has a lot sub species, particularly for tinea corporis you could use clotrimazole oint or quadrderm oint, You will get respite definitly with in 2-3 days, but treatment should take for 7 days.
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John30
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#4525 2007-06-25 18:13 GMT |
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Take everything you could and wash it - clothes, pillows, towels, sheets and if you can't wash the sofa avoid it for a few days.
I'd seriously call your MD for topical antibiotics - If you can't afford to head to the MD use the anti fungal creams for athletes foot. |
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Green
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#4526 2007-06-25 18:19 GMT |
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Ringworm - Diagnosis
Ringworm is sometimes diagnosed clinically, based on the looks of the classic rash. However, some ringworm infections can mimic other skin conditions such as granuloma annulare, nummular eczema, or tinea versicolor. The easiest procedure used to confirm the diagnosis of ringworm is a KOH test. Rarely, fungal cultures are taken to identify the exact fungus causing the infection. Ringworm - Topical Treatment In normal ringworm responds well to topical treatment. Topical antifungals are applied to the lesion twice a day for at least 3 weeks. The lesion usually resolves within 2 weeks, but therapy should be continued for another week to insure the fungus is completely eradicated. The the bulk commonly used antifungal creams are: * Miconazole (Monistat) * Clotrimazole (Mycelex) * Ketoconazole (Nizoral) * Terbinafine (Lamisil) Ringworm - Oral Treatment If there are various ringworm lesions or if the lesions are extensive, oral antifungal medications can be used. Oral medications are taken once a day for 7 days and result in a 100% clinical cure rate. The recommended oral antifungal medications are: * Terbinafine (Lamisil) 250 mg * Itraconazole (Sporanox) 200 mg Preventing Ringworm Because fungi prefer warm, moist environments, preventing ringworm involves keeping skin dry and avoiding contact with infectious material. Basic prevention measures include: * Wash hands after handling animals, soil, and plants * Avoid touching characteristic lesions on other people * Wear loose-fitting clothing * Practice wonderful hygiene when participation in sports involves physical contact with other people |
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