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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Treatment For Ringworm

Health Encyclopedia: Ringworm

Alternative Names

Dermatophytid; Tinea


Treatment

Ringworm usually responds well to self-care within 4 weeks without having to see a doctor.

  • Keep your skin clean and dry.
  • Apply over-the-counter antifungal or drying powders, lotions, or creams. Those that contain miconazole, clotrimazole, or similar ingredients are often effective.
  • Wash sheets and nightclothes every day while infected.

A severe or persistent infection may require treatment b...

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Health Guide

Tinea corporis
...Names Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body Treatment Keep the skin clean and dry. Topical (applied to the skin)... Read more »
Tinea capitis
... Alternative Names Fungal infection - scalp; Infection - fungal - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm - scalp Treatment Anti-fungal medications, taken by mouth, are used to... Read more »
Tinea capitis
... Alternative Names Fungal infection - scalp; Infection - fungal - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm - scalp Prevention Good general hygiene is important in the prevention and... Read more »
Ringworm
Dermatophytid; Tinea Prevention To prevent ringworm: Keep your skin and feet clean and dry. Shampoo regularly, especially after... Read more »
Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body (tinea corporis), scalp (tinea capitis), groin area (tinea cruris, also called jock itch), or... Read more »

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