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Ringworm is a fungus. It is unlikely that an antiviral would have any effect.

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After treatment has been started for ringworm on dogs is the ringworm still infectious?

"Ringworm" is a fungus infection; it is not a worm. The type of fungus infection on the dog, may or may not be contagious to people. Odds are that it is contagious to people until it is 'cured'.


Can you cure ringworm with hydrocortisone cream 2.5 percent?

NO ... you will only alleviate the symptom ... the itch. Ringworm is caused by a fungus, so to cure the prime cause, you will have to use an anti-fungal agent


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What is the cure for ringworm?

Ringworm is a very common fungal infection of the skin, hair and nails. Ringworm can occur almost anywhere on the body. Ringworm of the feet is called Athlete's foot, ringworm in the genital area is called Jock Itch. Each location has its own "name". In most cases, it can be treated with over the counter antifungal creams (Go to the "foot section" of any local drugstore and you'll see several products that treat athlete's foot. These will treat many other cases of ringworm as well.) If a ringworm infection is severe or affects an area that is harder to treat, like the nails, beard area on a man, or scalp, then a course of oral antibiotic is most effective. Ringworm responds well to treatment and can usually be cured within 2 - 4 weeks with proper treatmment.


What are the common use of antifungal agent?

More common uses would be ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, jock itch, and nail fungus.


Can you get ringworm from someone who has chickenpox?

Chickenpox and ringworm are caused by completely different microbes. You can only get ringworm from someone with chickenpox if they also have ringworm.


Can children get ringworm?

Yes children can get ringworm.


What is ringworm in French?

ringworm= la teigne


Why is ringworm called ringworm?

Ringworm is called ringworm because the infection often causes red, circular rashes on the skin that look like rings.


When is ringworm not contagious?

Ringworm is not contagious after 24 hours


Will doxycycline treat ringworm?

doxycycline can be used for ringworm?