Treatment for ringworms

Answer 1

There are plenty of over the counter creams that cure ringworm quickly. If you let the ringworm carry on to long it can cause blisters on the skin which will be very susceptible to bacteria, In that case you would have to go to the doc for antibiotics. You will be ok.

Answer 2

Dermatophytosis, also referred to as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin. This condition is not caused by a parasitic worm, but several different species of fungi. The fungi that causes ringworm feeds on skin that is moist and warm. Ringworm is extremely contagious and spreads when there is skin to skin contact. The most common symptom of ringworm is a dry, itchy rash usually in the shape of a ring. In many cases though, it's just a dry, itchy rash not in the shape of a ring.

Luckily though, there are many treatments available for ringworm. Most of the creams you can use for the treatment of ringworm are over the counter and you do not need a doctor's prescription to get it. To treat ringworm, there are many different types of anti-fungal creams that will work. The types of topical agents that are known to work are: miconazole, terbinafine, tolnaftate, clotrimazole, and ketoconazole. The cream should be applied twice a day to the effected area for two weeks. The cream should still be applied to the area even after the rash is no longer visible. In many cases, if the ringworm is not treated in time, the skin can start to blister and it will become infected with bacteria. If this occurs, a doctor must prescribe an antibiotic to kill the bacteria. A person should never touch the affected area. This can increase the chance of spreading the infection to others. A child already being treated for ringworm can go back to school or daycare because they are no longer in danger of spreading ringworm.

There are many ways to prevent getting ringworm. Clothing, sports equipment, towels, and sheets should not be shared. Avoid walking barefoot, especially in areas where it is warm and moist, such as locker rooms and the beach. Also, the use of antibacterial soap or anti-fungal soap can prevent a person from getting infected with ringworm. Also, avoid touching any animals that have bald spots, because animals can get ringworm as well.

Answer 3

Fungicide