is that still ringworm? Also..has anyone used loprox cream for ringworm?
2006-07-21 11:18:56 · 8 answers · asked by miss diamond 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
yes,yes i know have it but when i went to the doctor the white discoloration wasnt visible so i showed him another spot. Now there is white discoloration on my stomach is that still ringworm?
2006-07-21 11:30:54 · update #1
Loprox cream, lotion, and topical solution are prescribed for the treatment of the following fungal skin infections:
Athlete's foot
Fungal infection of the groin (jock itch)
Fungal infection of non-hairy parts of the skin
Candidiasis (yeastlike fungal infection of the skin)
Tinea versicolor--infection of the skin that is characterized by brown or tan patches on the trunk.
Loprox gel is used for athlete's foot, fungal infections of the non-hairy parts of the skin, and certain scalp inflammations (seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp).
2006-07-21 11:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the doctor diagnosed ringworm, then that is what you have. However, ringworm is not caused by worms. It is one manifestation of a yeast (candida) overgrowth.
This is what is responsible for athlete's foot, nail fungus, jock itch, vaginitis and a bunch of other skin conditions, and other things too.
You may want to go to www.hufa.org and click on the yeast link, for some basic information.
If loprox is an anti-fungal cream, it should work, as candida is a fungus.
2006-07-21 11:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a threadworm, my son had them a month or so ago. Go to your local pharmacy or doctor and they will give you a tablet that needs to be crushed up and given to her. As you found the worm, you, your cousins parents and any other family that the child has been in contact with will need treated too. Sheets, clothing, blankets and extra cleanliness (dusting, vaccuuming, hand washing after using the loo, before eating etc) is in order just incase there are any stray eggs around which would basically start the whole process of the worms again. Continue the vigourous cleaning for up to a week after the worms have gone too. Good Luck Edit: These are quite common in young children, she is not going to die, she just needs the right treatment. The medicine that i was given for my son kind of sedated the worms, so they could be passed more easily.
2016-03-16 03:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is caused by the same bacteria as Athletes Foot...so use a medicine for athletes foot to cure it.
I learned this from a doctor when one of my children had ringworm years ago.
2006-07-21 11:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by cbharr10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm comes from animals usually. I suggest if you sleep with your animals, or allow them to sleep on your bed, sofas, chairs, etc., you stop. Wash your hands after each encounter with an animal. If you get ringworm on your scalp, it will leave a bald spot and that can be very unsightly. You may want to check into a body detox for worms in general after this experience. Log on to www.renewyourlife.com.
2006-07-21 11:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had ringworm on my arm as a kid, its mainly caused by cats! another reason to rid the world of the ferral animal. any chemist can tell u what cream to use and it should only take a few days to get rid of, you'll know the cream is working beacuse the skin will dry out on top
2006-07-21 11:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by Aussieblonde -bundy'd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had ringworm and yes that is a good treatment.
2006-07-21 11:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by momma dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swear to God I had a ringworm when I was a kid. my mother got the Dog to lick it (it was on my arm, perv) and it three days it was gone.
2006-07-21 11:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by Goz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they call it ringworm because it has a circular shape. anti-fungal creams will work
2006-07-21 11:35:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋