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According to this web-site I found, it does help with ringworms. Since ringworms is a fungal infection and Nystatin ointment is an anti fungal, it figures it would but this site says YES!
http://www.drugs.com/cdi/nystatin-cream.html
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoNystatin is what my pediatrition prescribed for my daughters mild ringworm. So far it has not worked, it has been 10 days. her doc sas to come back at 14 days if it is not gone.
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∙ 15y agoYes as ringworm is a fungal infection,but if the infection is deep in the skin then Lamisil tablets will be needed,and they need to be taken for a few weeks to clear.
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∙ 9y agoNo. That is not possible. Nystatin is used for Candia albicans infection.
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∙ 7y agoRingworm is a fungal infection of the skin. There are different types. According to medicinenet Lamisile will treat it.
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Will lamisil spray treat ringworm?
Yes
Will quadriderm cream treat ringworm?
Quadiridern cream can be used to treat ringworm.
I tried using Lamisil to treat my child ringworm and this cream is not working?
If the cream is not working it will probably mean that the infection is deeper in the skin, so will need Lamisil antifungal tablets, which will have to be taken for a few weeks or even months, depends on how bad it is(im on these for same thing and its now clearing)
Will candid b cream treat ringworm?
yes..
Is terbinafine an over the counter medication?
Yes, terbinafine is sold over the counter in the USA under the brand name "lamisil" as a 1% topical cream, used to treat athlete's foot and ringworm. If you want the pills (eg to treat onycomycosis), you'll need a prescription.
Will mupirocin ointment cure a ringworm?
No. Ringworm is a fungal infection Use Lamisil. I have seen it work on me.
What is the best treatment for ringworm?
The best treatment would be to get a medication that helps treat the ringworm. One example is Lamisil and Griseofulvin which is taken orally. Some people also take phytozine because it has really fast results.
Can hydrocortisone be used on ringworm?
can you treat ringworm with hydrocortisone cream
Can vaginal anti fungal cream treat a ringworm?
No. Ringworm is a completely different type of fungi than those you can get vaginally. Ringworm is treated via oral medication. Depending on where the ringworm is, you will need separate medication. Scalp ringworm needs to be treated with a special shampoo and pill called Terbinafine. Skin-based ringworm needs to be treated with a course of Itraconazole medication. Vaginal anti-fungal cream will have no effect on ringworm.
How does the doctor treat foot fungus?
Foot fungus is usually athlete's foot, caused by the same organism that causes ringworm. Doctors will usually prescribe an antifungal cream like clotrimazole (Lotrimin) or terbinafine hydrochloride (Lamisil). Other home remedies include tea tree oil, vinegar, and coconut oil.
Does neosporin treat ringworm?
If you apply Neosporin on your weal/welt caused by ringworm it will keep it dry which is a good thing. Neosporin doesn't help getting completely rid of ringworm but it does help. To get rid of ringworm you need an anti-fungus cream for ringworm is a fungus growing on your skin.
Can mometasone furoate cream usp 0.1 percent be used to treat ringwarm?
No you can not..it is steroid..Use antifungal cream for ringworm.. p/s=i am a doctor
