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Suggest Remedy For Ring Worms On Back, Shoulder And Leg Causing Severe Itching

I have ringworm which so itchy on my back , shoulder and leg. It s red, n round and itches so bad, my doctor have me fucidin ointment to use on it. I ve being using for a week and it doesn t seem to be any improvement. I m worried cus its embarrassing especially when it starts to itch
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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thank you for asking the question.
Ring worm infection is a fungal infection on skin by yeast tinea. it produces itching sensation, redness on affected area.
fucidin ointment contains fucidic acid which is used for bacterial skin infection commonly.
take care for ring worm infection by wash the affected area daily with water and make it clean and dry.do not scratch the affected area as it may spread the infection to other area.
ring worm can be treated by various antifungal agent. use topical clotrimazole for 2-3 times a day for 4 weeks.
hope this will helpful to you.
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Suggest Remedy For Ring Worms On Back, Shoulder And Leg Causing Severe Itching

hello thank you for asking the question. Ring worm infection is a fungal infection on skin by yeast tinea. it produces itching sensation, redness on affected area. fucidin ointment contains fucidic acid which is used for bacterial skin infection commonly. take care for ring worm infection by wash the affected area daily with water and make it clean and dry.do not scratch the affected area as it may spread the infection to other area. ring worm can be treated by various antifungal agent. use topical clotrimazole for 2-3 times a day for 4 weeks. hope this will helpful to you.