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2007-03-30 10:08:53 · 4 answers · asked by rooffus2002 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Skin Conditions

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Lotrimin is a good medication. You can find it in any drugstore, like Longs.

2007-03-30 10:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by eternity 2 · 0 0

You don't specify whether it's ringworm of the scalp or the body so here are the treatments for both:
SCALP
The main medication for ringworm of the scalp is griseofulvin (Grifulvin V, Gris-Peg), which is taken by mouth as a liquid or tablet. Your child may take this medication for four to six weeks. Medications you apply directly to the head aren't as effective because they're less able to penetrate the scalp and hair.

After starting the medication, you may not notice any changes in your child's condition right away. Your child still needs to continue taking the medication as directed by your doctor, however.

BODY
If ringworm of the body covers a large area, is severe or doesn't respond to over-the-counter medicine, you may need a prescription-strength topical or oral medication. These include:

Topical

Econazole (Spectazole)
Miconazole (Monistat-Derm)
Oral

Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Side effects from oral medications include gastrointestinal upset, rash and abnormal liver functioning. Taking other medications, such as antacid therapies for ulcer disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), may interfere with the absorption of these drugs. Oral medications for ringworm may alter the effectiveness of warfarin, an anticoagulant drug that decreases the clotting ability of your blood

2007-03-30 10:19:15 · answer #2 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0 0

For ringworm, you can soak a rag or paper towel with natural apple cider vinegar and let it soak the ringworm for about 15 minutes several times a day

2007-03-30 10:13:40 · answer #3 · answered by AMBER D 6 · 1 0

Any medication for jock itch or athletes foot will work on ring worm.

Just look in that section at Walmart or any drug store and you will find it.

2007-03-30 10:14:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0 0

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