- Resources
Antibiotics To Treat Ringworm
Dermatophytid; Tinea
Treatment
To care for ringworm:
- Keep your skin clean and dry.
- Apply over-the-counter antifungal or drying powders, lotions, or creams that contain miconazole, clotrimazole, or similar ingredients.
- Don't wear clothing that rubs against and irritates the area.
- Wash sheets and nightclothes every day while you are infected.
Your health care provider may prescribe pills to treat the fungus if you have:
- A severe case of ringworm
- Ringworm that keeps coming back or that...
More information on "Antibiotics To Treat Ringworm"
From Our Experts
Treating Elevated PSA with Antibiotics
A common reason to see the urologist is for an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen. A man's PSA can rise for a number of reasons.... Read more »
Parents Beware! Antibiotics May Cause Asthma
Parents and doctors beware! Antibiotic use during the first year of life probably does cause asthma! There is enough research now that... Read more »
Antibiotic Overuse and Crohn's Disease Risk
If the side effects alone weren't enough, there is now even more reason not to take antibiotics unless they are needed. The overuse of... Read more »
Antibiotics in Infancy Increase Asthma Risk
The discovery of antibiotics was a wonderful medical advancement during the 20th century. Infections that had routinely maimed, or even... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: Steriods & Antibiotics
I have been taking Pentasa for my Crohn's disease and had been doing well until recently. My doctor wants to now change me to a steroid,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Ringworm
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Ringworm is not a worm infestation, but an infection caused by a fungus. Doctors call the infection tinea or dermatophytosis. (See Health Profile for... Read more »
Experts: Treating colds with antibiotics makes infections figh...
A public health report released in the United Kingdom has found that some common infections are becoming resistant to antibiotic treatment. Health... Read more »
Antibiotics can treat diverticulitis
Dr. Claude Bridges at the Mayo Clinic responds to a mother's question about how to treat her daughter's diverticulitis. Dr. Bridges suggests that... Read more »
Do antibiotics help treat chronic asthma?
Studies showing the presence of bacteria in chronic asthma patients are challenging the long-held belief that antibiotics are not useful in treating... Read more »
Drugmaker recalls antibiotic Nitrofurantoin
Drugmaker Ranbaxy is recalling all lots of Nitrofurantoin capsules, an antibiotic most-often used to treat urinary tract infections. A statement from... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
