thanks much for help with this. at the moment i'm using clotrimazole (prescription). tried lamisil for a while, didn't work. Also... is it all right to switch between medications?
2006-12-26 05:38:07 · 7 answers · asked by h 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
you try to get an appointment with your gp for this over the holidays!
the walk-in doctor i saw was very conservative and wouldn't put me on an oral antifungal because there's a slim chance of liver damage. web info suggests that with either severe or widespread cases that's the way to go, but...
he's old-school, and not a specialist (didn't agree with me that you can get ringworm from some source other than cats and dogs; i know - from webmd, actually :) - this isn't true).
just wondered if anyone else had encountered this and knew from personal experience if
1) i could put clotrimazole on healthy tissue without ill effects as it's nearly impossible for me to reach just the affected areas (have had some help these days, but won't soon), and
2) whether i could switch back to the lamisil after a few days with the clotrimazole/corticosteroid combo - no longer need the steroid as inflammation not so much a concern and my skin is drying out.
2006-12-26 14:41:36 · update #1
listen to what your doctor says.
2006-12-26 05:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by mom363546 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be ok to apply to large area. Don't switch between the 2 medications because then you won't know which one is working.
Make sure you apply antifungal products in the morning and at night—ideally after a shower or bath. Reapply the product after activities such as swimming or exercising, as it may no longer be present in amounts that would kill the fungi. If the condition fails to clear up in four weeks, stop using the product and see a physician.
2006-12-26 06:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by crowfeathers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a fungal infection. Continue to put the clotrimazole on it. After the symptoms have gone, continue to apply the medication for another two weeks.
2006-12-26 05:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ring worms are a fungus and sometimes home remedies don't work.Blue star ointments its good for ring worms also yeast infection cream will clear it up.If you have more than 2 ring worms and over the counter products doesn't work please see your doctor. Sometimes the doctor has to prescribe antibiotics for the ring worms.
2006-12-26 05:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by babygirl4300 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dear! dont apply any ointment over tht.-this suppression shall lead u to malignant disease the follwing presc. shall help u:\
HOMEOPATHIC.
TUBERCULINUM IM/5ML/NO.40 GLOB. DOSAGE 5 TABLET S ON TONGUE AT 7 AMD AND BEDTIME. ONE DAY ONLY.
2. SEPIA 200/5ML/NO.40 GLOBULES. DOAGE: 5 TABLETS ON TONGUE AT 7AM AND 7 PM FROM THIRD DAY FOR 7 DAYS. RESTRIC COFEE.TOBACCO,DRYFISH AND CAMPNOT IN ANY FORM. FOR ONE MONTH. DONOT APPLY ANY OINTMENT OVER THAT SIMPLY WASH AND PUT UNMEDICATED VASALINE OVER THAT.
THIS SEEMS TO BE A DECNDENCY OF TB MIASM IN UR FAMILY.
THIS WORKS PERMANANTLY
2006-12-26 06:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Dr.Dynamis 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tea Tree Oil works.. smells like kerosene but it works
2006-12-26 05:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by Allen L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor and get an oral medication
2006-12-26 05:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by Faith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-26 05:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have a prescription, ask your dr., smart guy.
2006-12-26 05:40:36 · answer #9 · answered by haniels_host 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try webmd.com
2006-12-26 05:40:26 · answer #10 · answered by Bruce K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋